reediness

noun

Definition of reedinessnext
as in slenderness

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  1. slimness
  2. leanness
  3. thinness
Noun
  • The visual form demands a stark contrast between the protruding belly and the slimness of the rest of a woman’s body.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of slimness
Noun
  • An emphasis on leanness and muscular prowess The primary sports where eating disorders traditionally surface are gymnastics, wrestling, dancing, bodybuilding and figure skating, since these are sports where weight and body image often come into play.
    — Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
  • The leanness and intensity of the production — a 35-day shoot, with only 11 days in the main location — were exhilarating but wearying.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
Definition of leanness
Noun
  • Not talking about the consequences of life-threatening weight loss could unintentionally send a message that unhealthy levels of thinness is an ideal body type to aspire to.
    — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But body talk has once again taken center stage with the rise of weight-loss medications that have made thinness more accessible than ever.
    — Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of thinness
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