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Recent Examples of narrowness
Egypt as a state of mind The Hebrew name for Egypt, Mitzrayim, shares a root with the word for narrowness or constriction.
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The difficulty in protecting tankers and other ships in the strait lies in the narrowness of the waterway.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
The narrowness of the poles is perfect for pea tendrils, and the DIY look brings natural charm to vegetable beds.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Widening the fields, at the expense of seats The other main structural incongruence of NFL stadiums as World Cup venues was their narrowness.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For me, the chance to step outside the narrowness of the American worldview at large—yes, even as many of us operate within rarefied cultural bubbles—was perhaps the most valuable takeaway (and many from our cohort remain in close contact).
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Such narrowness can stifle innovation and overlook emerging value.
—Rochelle Witharana, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2025
Some areas can see much more snow than others nearby because of the bands' narrowness.
—Isabella Volmert The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 28 Nov. 2025
But Tara’s sensualism also isolates her, emphasizing the narrowness of a life crammed with dead things.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The difficulty in protecting tankers and other ships in the strait lies in the narrowness of the waterway.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 12 Mar. 2026
The narrowness of the poles is perfect for pea tendrils, and the DIY look brings natural charm to vegetable beds.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Widening the fields, at the expense of seats The other main structural incongruence of NFL stadiums as World Cup venues was their narrowness.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
For me, the chance to step outside the narrowness of the American worldview at large—yes, even as many of us operate within rarefied cultural bubbles—was perhaps the most valuable takeaway (and many from our cohort remain in close contact).
—Catherine Taft, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Such narrowness can stifle innovation and overlook emerging value.
—Rochelle Witharana, Fortune, 2 Dec. 2025
Some areas can see much more snow than others nearby because of the bands' narrowness.
—Isabella Volmert The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 28 Nov. 2025
But Tara’s sensualism also isolates her, emphasizing the narrowness of a life crammed with dead things.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrowness
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The federation also noted several actions and campaigns that have been taking place in Spain, with the participation of the government and other soccer entities, against intolerance and discrimination in sports.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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For people with certain diseases or gluten intolerance, eating can feel treacherous — one where the consequences aren’t always immediate, but can linger for hours or even days.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Dahl is also remembered for his bigotry — editions of his children’s books have been edited to take out fatphobic and misogynist comments, and the 1971 film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory had to be tweaked so the title character didn’t come off as a plantation owner.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
19 Apr. 2026
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Their gigantic bigotry drowns out their smaller accomplishments.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Scott was a pioneering Black lawmaker David Albert Scott was born in rural Aynor, South Carolina, on June 27, 1945, in the era of Jim Crow segregation.—
Bill Barrow,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2026
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Partners Waste Management and Stericycle conduct educational programs for families and visitors on segregation of waste.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Narrowness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrowness. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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