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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
Aluminum foil and air-dry clay are inexpensive, lightweight, and easy to mold, helping create a substantial silhouette without adding heaviness.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Nor can words effectively describe the inexplicable heaviness of your eyelids during a good cuddle session.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
He was sent home again, but the heaviness in his legs only grew, a troubling persistence that hinted this was more than just post-hospital weakness.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
However, this follows another round of investors’ complaints about the extreme top-heaviness of the market and its dependence on the AI trade.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, users sometimes reported side effects including brow heaviness.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Nor can words effectively describe the inexplicable heaviness of your eyelids during a good cuddle session.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
He was sent home again, but the heaviness in his legs only grew, a troubling persistence that hinted this was more than just post-hospital weakness.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
However, this follows another round of investors’ complaints about the extreme top-heaviness of the market and its dependence on the AI trade.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, users sometimes reported side effects including brow heaviness.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Programs run from four days to two weeks and guests can focus on advanced longevity, an approach to slow cellular aging; a weight loss program; a stress relief option and corporate program to deal with leadership performance; and one to that seekds to rebalance and reenergize.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Christoforous recommended buying in bulk during sales to save money throughout the year, especially for basic supplies like pencils and pens.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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And Governor Pritzker’s health department in Illinois is exploring the possibility of purchasing COVID-19 vaccines in bulk directly from manufacturers.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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This came after the Reds conceded twice against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield, raising doubts about Liverpool’s defensive solidity.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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This was a day on which Arsenal relied on the solidity of Raya, Gabriel and William Saliba to secure the result.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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