as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
her natural shyness was sometimes mistaken for slowness by people who did not know her well
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Recent Examples of slowness
While everyone else hustles about, the sloth knows that in slowness there is safety and success.
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Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
There was a time when silence meant slowness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
All this slowness would be eliminated by AI.
—Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
Just like in life, slowness isn’t inefficiency.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
Bear had eliminated the weight and slowness of the English bow and the structural defects of the Turkish design.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
What looks like slowness on land becomes strength in the water, where the hippo’s true speed and power surface.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
There is a growing appetite for slowness, intimacy, authenticity.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
There was a time when silence meant slowness.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2025
All this slowness would be eliminated by AI.
—Angus Fletcher, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
Just like in life, slowness isn’t inefficiency.
—Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 24 Sep. 2025
Bear had eliminated the weight and slowness of the English bow and the structural defects of the Turkish design.
—Clare Conley, Outdoor Life, 18 Sep. 2025
What looks like slowness on land becomes strength in the water, where the hippo’s true speed and power surface.
—Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
There is a growing appetite for slowness, intimacy, authenticity.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowness
Noun
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Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The thickness of this layer causes light interference effects, giving the fabric a vivid purple appearance similar to the colors seen in soap bubbles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Regularly maintaining your granite countertops is crucial to prevent stains, scratches, and dullness.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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The high-tech mask uses a combination of red, red plus infrared, and blue LEDs that help with common skin problems like fine lines, sagging, wrinkles, dullness, and uneven texture.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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So please excuse my ignorance and stupidity here, but.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
17 Dec. 2025
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That’s how stupidity often is—causing problems, but also presenting opportunities.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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And, with regular use (day or night, once a day), the serum promises to boost hair density, reduce shedding, and energize the scalp.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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New York City New York tops the list because shopping here runs on momentum and insider routes, and nowhere else in the US offers the same density of flagship polish, niche discovery, and time-sensitive access in a single day.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The simplicity makes the robot lighter, cheaper, and easier to operate.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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For those seeking simplicity, options such as eco-friendly guesthouses, cozy budget inns, or camping at Cinnamon Bay offer affordable ways to stay close to nature.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The simpleness of the look really allowed the Crocs to stand out and make an impression.—
Tara Larson,
Footwear News,
14 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The pressure brought forth both boneheadedness and brilliance.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Slowness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowness. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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