solemnness

noun

Definition of solemnnessnext
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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  1. gravity
  2. solemnity
  3. earnestness
Noun
  • Despite his slight stature, Mora uses his low centre of gravity and core strength well to fend off robust challenges.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • These could be something as natural as gravity pulling the fluid downwards, or an artificial intervention like a propeller.
    — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of gravity
Noun
  • Gore is best known for Make America Great Again, her 2016 naked portrait of Trump with the paunch and solemnity of the great men of art history, adding, crucially, the tiniest of compensatory micropenises.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
  • As his own self-celebration has fizzled, a void has opened between the scheduled roster of events and the true purpose and meaning of the solemnity of July 4, 2026.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026
Definition of solemnity
Noun
  • And the following books represent a rich range of literary earnestness.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • There’s not enough action for genre fans and the narrative’s blend of melodrama and earnestness may turn off highbrow arthouse viewers.
    — Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of earnestness
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“Solemnness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solemnness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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