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
Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.
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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
The failure that followed—marked by FEMA's slowness and disorganization—laid bare systemic neglect and inequities, the scars of which still run deep in Louisiana, Mississippi, and beyond.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
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
The failure that followed—marked by FEMA's slowness and disorganization—laid bare systemic neglect and inequities, the scars of which still run deep in Louisiana, Mississippi, and beyond.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowness
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While sensitivity to cold can vary by factors like a dog's health, age, size, coat thickness, and more, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) warns no dog should be left outdoors amid below-freezing temperatures (below 32 degrees Fahrenheit).—
Jenna Prestininzi,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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Their desirability is based on factors such as their age, patina, length, thickness, and smoothness.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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The formula pairs pure retinol with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to keep skin hydrated, soft, and comfortable while targeting fine lines, uneven texture, and dullness.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
1 Oct. 2025
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These oil-serum hybrids are designed to target visible signs of aging, such as dullness, fine lines and fatigue, while establishing a holistic cycle of external protection and internal regulation.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Aug. 2025
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Pynchon’s absurdism is his way of grappling with and undermining the awful too-muchness and stupidity of it all — especially of the American project and its many tentacles.—
Jack Denton,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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The only reason for this incessant stupidity?—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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One study in British Columbia found that sea star wasting disease led to a 311 percent increase in the population of medium-sized sea urchins and a 30 percent decrease in kelp density over two years.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Oct. 2025
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According to the research team, the XICS is equipped with an advanced calibration system designed to provide accurate measurements through changes in plasma density and temperature.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Shot over two days with striking simplicity, the film reflects Alshamsi’s gift for emotional nuance and cultural reflection.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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This family boat ride is the kind that can be easily overlooked due to its simplicity.—
Zachary Laks,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement With apt timing, manner, and physicality, DiCaprio translates Bob’s foolishness into a dazzling comedic show.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Yet for all of his stoned foolishness, Bob has clearly imparted a real distrust of authority to his kid.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
18 Sep. 2025
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Ed brings great depth and heart to the man in charge of safety for this massive jump, an island of reason in a sea of insanity.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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At trial, Crawford's attorneys acknowledged his guilt to lay the groundwork for an insanity defense, even though that's not how Crawford wanted to handle the case, according to reporting by the Mississippi Clarion Ledger, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Slowness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowness. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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