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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
Noun
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Besides presenting a wide range of arts and entertainment, the event is meant to generate a spirit of global togetherness at a time when some are embracing isolationism and intolerance.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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The Appellate Court, however, affirmed his conviction on pleas of guilty of second-degree reckless endangerment, first-degree threatening and third-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
1 May 2026
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Smaller instances of religious bigotry abounded as well.—
David Mislin,
The Conversation,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The reasoning, which contradicted every previous Supreme Court decision on segregation, cited the Fourteenth Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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The deputies walked the man to a jail segregation unit before the video ended.—
Darrell Smith
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Narrowness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/narrowness. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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