as in conciseness
the condition of being short
the shortness of the commencement speech was much appreciated by the impatient graduates
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Recent Examples of shortness
Luzzatto said the relative shortness of that term is scaring away capital.
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Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shortness
Noun
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The transcript has been edited for clarity and conciseness.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
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Leaders must prioritize clarity, conciseness and specificity in communication, using bullet points and precise requests to reduce cognitive load and anxiety.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Carroll athletes also have access to new recovery tools, including a room with compression boots and another stocked with Legendary Foods products — the company donates about $4,000 worth of protein products each week.—
Charles Baggarly
October 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Oct. 2025
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The call-taker counted out loud with them to help keep the chest compressions at a steady pace.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Previously the billionaire banker has warned the American economy is weakening, saying in September following a measly jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that whether that weakness spills into economic contraction remains to be seen.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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At other points during the livestream, Fandy lay on her side and knelt on her sofa while enduring contractions.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Shortness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shortness. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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