sparseness

Definition of sparsenessnext

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Noun
  • Structured sparsity assumes that two out of every four adjacent parameters are zero.
    Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026
  • For those who like the simplistic approach of minimalism but question its sparsity, warm minimalism is the answer.
    Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • On Monday, SpaceX amended its initial public offering to state that water conditions—including water scarcity, regulations around water, and drought—could constrain data center development.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 4 June 2026
  • The new scarcity is not intelligence but the energy-intensive infrastructure required to produce and deliver it.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Scored only by drum machine, a single synth, chimes, and tubular bells, the song’s straightforward tale sounds dramatically magnificent in spite of its spareness.
    Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.
    Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • The slimness undoubtedly raises questions about durability.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What’s behind all the token stinginess?
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
  • That’s why Holmes’ steady stinginess looms so large.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
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“Sparseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparseness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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