as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
laid the wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with all the solemnness that the occasion requires
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Noun
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Iran is what Small Diameter Bombs—gravity bombs—are for.—
Garrett M. Graff,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2026 -
This research wouldn't have been possible with a quirk of the cosmos first posited by Albert Einstein in his 1915 magnum opus theory of gravity, general relativity.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There were plenty of moments of silliness to go along with the solemnity in Tuesday’s show.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2026
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Good Friday and Holy Saturday will be observed in local Catholic churches with characteristic solemnity, dignity and beauty.—
From staff reports,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The earnestness of these calls to join is refreshing compared to the distance currently felt in many places, where the disconnection can make neighbors feel like strangers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the Explosive News representative spoke of their efforts with a lofty earnestness.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Solemnness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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