SUBSTANTIVENESS Synonyms: 74 Similar and Opposite Words

substantiveness

noun

Definition of substantiveness

as in value

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for substantiveness

Noun

Our fashion choices say much about our values, identity, and aspirations.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026
Cesar-Nuñez, whose practice is based in Pasadena, noted that traditional Latino cultural values like emphasis on family and reputation can serve as deterrents for seeking therapy or other help.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of value

Noun

The 40-year-old Crowley also talked about his own experience growing up in poverty and with working-class parents who battled substance abuse and mental health issues during the city's crack-cocaine epidemic.

— Maayan Silver, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Other areas researched include inflammation, headaches, lung function, arthritis, bone density, blood pressure and substance use.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of substance

Noun

California voters have rejected a first-in-the-nation tax on the net worth of billionaires following a contentious ballot fight that generated huge spending by some prominent tech leaders eager to stop their taxes from going up.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
But in the three years since Huang became director and the company changed its name, Megaspeed has become one of the largest buyers of Nvidia chips in Asia, purchasing more than $4 billion worth of its semiconductors by some analyst estimates.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of worth

Noun

Speaking in Spanish, Leo emphasized the importance of protecting family life and delivered a pointed criticism of both laws.

— Carrie Kahn, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
The fable emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting all members of a community, regardless of size, background or abilities.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of importance

Noun

The Tigers look like a healthier squad that’s ready to make a push to national prominence during the final stage of the season.

— PJ Green November 2, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, in the predawn morning sky, Venus literally vaults into prominence as the month progresses.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of prominence

Noun

Earning a ghostly reputation by avoiding gravity and nuclear forces, these abundant particles stream through us daily without leaving a single trace.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
The titular term refers to the grace-period moment after a character in a game runs off a cliff but before gravity catches up, when the player can still jump.

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of gravity

Noun

Once a site on the Tentative List is formally nominated, independent advisory bodies assess its significance and conservation measures.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
Donalds, who turned 48 last week, has said he would be humbled by the historical significance of becoming the first Black governor of Florida and of the former Confederate South in more than 150 years.

— Michael Van Sickler, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of significance

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

substantive

substantiveness

substantives

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Substantiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiveness. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of substantiveness

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

gauntlet

Popular in Grammar & Usage

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

31 Useful Rhetorical Devices

More Commonly Misspelled Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'Affect' vs. 'Effect'

Popular in Wordplay

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Longest Long Words List

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

How to Use 'Who' vs. 'Whom'

Great Big List of Beautiful and Useless Words, Vol. 5

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes