NARROWNESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

narrowness

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Definition of narrowness

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Recent Examples of narrowness 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 The Sound Dues rankled the maritime powers of the day, but Denmark could easily enforce them thanks to the narrowness of the Øresund Strait, which is less than 3 miles wide at Helsingør. — Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026

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Noun

Black children experience higher rates of lactose intolerance, which meant many of my kids went the entire school day without clean, safe drinking water and instead milk that gave them an upset stomach.

— Joe Holberg, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
High amounts of whey may cause bloating and gas, especially in those with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivity.

— Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

Definition of intolerance

Noun

Caroline is reimagined, with a more prominent part in leading the family on the prairie and addressing her own bigotries and fears.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026
The event is open to the public and the coalition encourages people to attend as a way of supporting each other, learn and hearing about further steps to address the issues of injustice and bigotry, according to the release.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of bigotry

Noun

His speech was part of a campaign to fight housing segregation in Chicago.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Spending limits, segregation of duties, approval thresholds and mandatory human checkpoints—these have to be built into the system so the agent can't route around them.

— Rahul Bhatia, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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