substantiveness

Definition of substantivenessnext

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Noun
  • The values imparted to me throughout my public school education — equal opportunity, impartial justice, respect for expertise, basic honesty — have been abandoned by a new breed of politician that has turned governance itself into a blood sport.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • That Teng could even accomplish it and have some success speaks to his value and adaptability.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Haney painted the prosecution’s case as heavy on circumstance but light on substance.
    Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
  • Public relations first, substance second and winning will magically come if the baseball gods grant it.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The report draws on state-level estimates of life expectancy at age 65 (16 to 20 years, more or less, depending on the state), average retirement benefits, median net worth and expected retirement expenses.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • While Syd cares deeply about the restaurant, Richie’s entire sense of self-worth and identity is completely intertwined with it.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Kerigan Coates, who's studying neuroscience at the University of San Diego, received a scholarship and the inspiration to keep educating people about the importance of mental health.
    Sharon Chin, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Just days after Bode's arrest, Morgan reshared two Instagram Stories from midwife Lindsey Meeheis, reminding parents about the importance of water safety to mark the 8th anniversary of Emeline's death.
    Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • Letlow rose to political prominence in 2021 after winning a seat in the 5th Congressional District.
    Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 27 June 2026
  • Ships and fighter planes A celebration of service and honor, the festival showcases our state's prominence in American history.
    Tara Lynch, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026
  • Since that date, the Philadelphia Semiconductor ETF has continued to defy gravity, adding 20%, while the Magnificent 7 as a group is down 10%.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Archaeologists have determined the mounds served ceremonial, spiritual and burial functions, though many details of their cultural significance remain a mystery.
    Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Fay believes the significance of America's birth, with its ideals of freedom and equality, has the power to unite.
    Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Whitehead was also struck by Barer’s seriousness about her work as an agent—commitment to one’s calling being the signature quality of his protagonists.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
  • In all seriousness, this isn’t meant to excuse Tampa Bay for losing a quality player.
    John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026
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“Substantiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiveness. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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