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as in weight
the amount that something weighs
the numbers on the back of each sample indicate the heaviness of the carpeting material
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as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy
the backpack was filled with water bottles that gave it an extra heaviness
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Recent Examples of heaviness
For those whose skin leans on the drier side, year-round, hydration flooding with essences, toners, and ampoules maximizes hydration without adding unwanted heaviness.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Shattered layers add texture while minimizing weight and heaviness, giving thicker hair types a wispier, fringier effect.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
That heaviness can also shift the mood.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Students appreciated the president’s acknowledgement of the tragedy and the heaviness on campus.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Use the hope of warm weather to add pops of color and play with new silhouettes that outdo the heaviness of thick sweaters and bulky coats of the past season.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
People came in—slightly quiet at first, acknowledging the heaviness of the past 364 days.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
There’s a heaviness in the room, a balance between mourning and bittersweet joy that everyone’s hesitant to unsettle.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Plenty of songs, though, bank on the latent heaviness of goth imagery to charge up a scene.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Shattered layers add texture while minimizing weight and heaviness, giving thicker hair types a wispier, fringier effect.
—Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
That heaviness can also shift the mood.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
Students appreciated the president’s acknowledgement of the tragedy and the heaviness on campus.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 5 Mar. 2026
Use the hope of warm weather to add pops of color and play with new silhouettes that outdo the heaviness of thick sweaters and bulky coats of the past season.
—Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
People came in—slightly quiet at first, acknowledging the heaviness of the past 364 days.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
There’s a heaviness in the room, a balance between mourning and bittersweet joy that everyone’s hesitant to unsettle.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Plenty of songs, though, bank on the latent heaviness of goth imagery to charge up a scene.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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Hydrogen fuel cells provide a much higher energy density than heavy lithium batteries, reducing weight while remaining far more durable and lower-maintenance than complex gasoline engines.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Semaglutide, the weight-loss and diabetes drug better known as Ozempic and Wegovy, will soon be available in generic form for 40% of the world’s population.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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This full-tang steak knife had a nice balanced weightiness.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Shogun, the other half, handled a bulk of the technical mixing.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
20 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota's lawsuit pertains to a bulk of the money stuck in deferral.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.—
Barry Winfield,
Car and Driver,
21 May 2020
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There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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