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sparseness

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  1. sparsity
  2. scarcity
  3. spareness
  4. slimness
  5. stinginess
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
Definition of sparsity
Noun
  • Analysts at research firm Trivium and think tank ODI Global said the surge points to Beijing stockpiling to protect its economy against market vicissitudes, given the global scarcity of PGMs.
    — Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Another will bar cities and counties from approving a new or expanded data center unless the developer submits a water assessment and a water scarcity plan, and will require developers to cover the cost of any water system upgrade that is necessary.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of scarcity
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  • 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
Definition of spareness
Noun
  • The overall slimness of the shoe has a narrow toe box, not allowing the toes to splay, which can lead to hammer toes or aggravation of bunions.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The visual form demands a stark contrast between the protruding belly and the slimness of the rest of a woman’s body.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of slimness
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 23 Sep. 2026.

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