solemnness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solemnness
Noun
  • Black holes are so dense that nothing, not even light, can escape their gravity.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Findings will also improve scientists' understanding of how atomic hydrogen escapes Earth's gravity and inform models of planetary evolution in the search for habitable exoplanets.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Any solemnity that might be engendered by the president accompanied by an official entourage to his private residence near the Spanish Steps is amusingly offset by the robot law enforcement dog leading the way.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Dressed in traditional wear and moving with a studied solemnity, the men remove evidence of Europe from the office.
    Lovia Gyarkye, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
  • His earnestness and enthusiasm were endearing.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Solemnness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnness. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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