substantiveness

Definition of substantivenessnext

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Noun
  • The sweeping changes will reflect Britain’s values, helping to protect children online while pushing back against the power of big technology companies, Starmer told a press conference.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 15 June 2026
  • Seek roles in the ascending 30%—organizations centered on genuine customer value, where AI multiplies human potential.
    Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Noun
  • Nothing did, so three times over the course of twelve weeks the group bared their arms and allowed strangers to poke them with a needle, through which flowed something new, a substance never before inserted into human bodies.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
  • The chicken and sausage gave the dish plenty of substance, while the rice at the bottom helped soak up the savory broth, creating a meal that was hearty without being overly heavy – for someone with an empty stomach.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • In its first year, Tribeca drew more than 150,000 attendees back to downtown Manhattan and generated more than $10 million worth of economic activity for New York City.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 12 June 2026
  • The Office of Civil Defense said more than 26 million pesos ($426,000) worth of food packs, cash and other aid have been provided so far and 180 government and military planes, helicopters, ships and trucks have been deployed to respond to the disaster.
    ABC News, ABC News, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Mayor Daniel Lurie emphasized its historical importance during remarks at the site.
    Maddie White, CBS News, 10 June 2026
  • Moszkowicz added further points to underscore the festival’s importance.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Shakira will be joined by the Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance troupe that rose to prominence following appearances on America’s Got Talent in 2024.
    Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 June 2026
  • Its $165 billion merger with Time Warner in 2001 is considered the peak of the dotcom boom, and ultimately, of AOL’s relevance—within a few years the merger began to unravel, and a new generation of Web companies including Google and social networking services rose to prominence.
    Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in mitigating the risk of wildfires during these perilous conditions.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • The encouragement to speak openly carried additional significance in an industry where women's stories have historically received less attention than those of their male counterparts.
    Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
  • For years, fans have wondered about the significance of the 21st of September — and why White wanted listeners to remember it.
    Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • But Torres said those facts did not outweigh the seriousness of the allegations.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • In Susan Sontag’s classic formulation, camp is failed seriousness, while the tragicomic is a seriousness of failure.
    Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026
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“Substantiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substantiveness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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