NOTHINGNESS Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

nothingness

noun

ˈnə-thiŋ-nəs

Definition of nothingness

as in death

the state of being dead the inevitable nothingness that awaits all of us

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Recent Examples of nothingness While in space, the crew spoke of the surreal sights of our dusty, rugged natural satellite, appearing about the size of a bowling ball at arm’s length, suspended in nothingness. — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026 At the other end of the pitch, Robert Lewandowski crouches down on his haunches, eyes looking everywhere and nowhere, their nothingness saying everything. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026 Will studios abandon new work for memeslop or nobly resist a descent into IP-management nothingness? — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 30 Mar. 2026 But that nothingness slowly but surely became one of the most popular sitcoms ever. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nothingness

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After news broke of Panettiere’s death, tributes from across Hollywood came pouring in online.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
Jack Coleman, who co-starred in the sci-fi drama Heroes alongside Hayden Panettiere, mourned the actress’ death at age 36 in an emotional tribute.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of death

Noun

Ronald Exantus was released from Kentucky Department of Corrections custody July 29 after completing the sentence imposed for assaulting Logan Tipton's father and sisters during the 2015 home invasion that left the 6-year-old dead.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Fire crews soon pronounced the driver of the Ram dead at the scene.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of dead

Noun

Another study – this based on more than half a million patients – showed a 32% lower risk of dementia among those taking tadalafil, along with improved mortality.

— Will Stone, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
And in a 28-year study, men with less control in their jobs had a 26% greater chance of mortality, according to research in BMJ Open.

— Tracy Brower, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

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