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narrowness

noun

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Recent Examples of narrowness That’s obviously something most of us want to avoid, both the creative narrowness and and the sort of moral narrowness. — Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 Block said advocates for trans teenagers were heartened by the narrowness of the decision. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 30 June 2026 While disagreeing with the decision, the groups applauded its narrowness. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The narrowness of the race continues a remarkable trend in Peruvian politics. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 The narrowness of the track made even a top speed of 120mph appear much higher. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 June 2026 These days, living through a presidency marked by narrowness and resentment, the grace, humor, and curiosity with which Barack Obama approached the world feel impossibly distant. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026 The performance advantages of DSLMs come from their narrowness. — Sam Mugel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The narrowness of the land means that the resort is swaddled between two beaches—Playa Blanca and Playa Virador—setting it apart from other nearby hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for narrowness
  1. intolerance
  2. bigotry
  3. narrow-mindedness
  4. segregation
Noun
  • Key Takeaways People choose to follow a dairy-free diet because of a milk allergy, lactose intolerance, or personal preference.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Some scientists speculate that acetaldehyde might trigger a release of the immune-signalling chemical histamine, leading to alcohol-intolerance symptoms.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of intolerance
Noun
  • Even amid extraordinary acts of solidarity, Muslim, Arab, and South Asian Americans were subjected to hatred and bigotry, some of which persists today.
    — Steven Fulop, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In fact, at no point in his broader career has the 31-year-old, who is known for his racist slurs and unabashed bigotry, achieved anything of note.
    — Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bigotry
Noun
  • That narrow-mindedness is immediately apparent when Nick asks his congregation to help the group of unhoused people, a little over a dozen souls or so, who live in a makeshift camp on the edge of town.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Mann loves a man with an obsession, but this sentiment is about expanding that narrow-mindedness to make space in our lives for others.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 July 2026
Definition of narrow-mindedness
Noun
  • Each match requires bespoke safety measures, so the level of segregation required against Liverpool is believed to have been a factor in why the match was not permitted to reach capacity, despite being a ‘sell-out’.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The classic became one of the premier showcases for Black college football during segregation.
    — D’Joumbarey A. Moreau, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of segregation

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“Narrowness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrowness. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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