thinness

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Recent Examples of thinness On the other hand, some were disappointed in Williams for seemingly feeding into thinness culture that she is known for pushing back against. Janice Gassam Asare, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 That leads to the equation of thinness with hard work, self-control, and moral value. Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Aug. 2025 While the rise of GLP-1s brings a myriad of valid concerns − such as its contribution to disordered eating and promotion of thinness as the ideal body type − Williams' outspokenness is a crucial, balanced example of healthy and transparent GLP-1 usage. Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2025 But the theater may have overshadowed the thinness of concrete results. Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2025 Despite its thinness, the Envy x360 doesn't compromise on ports. PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinness
Noun
  • The leanness and intensity of the production — a 35-day shoot, with only 11 days in the main location — were exhilarating but wearying.
    Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This ratio is important – a higher Firmicutes/Bacteroidota ratio has been associated with weight gain and less efficient metabolism, while a lower ratio – aka more Bacteroidota – tends to correlate with leanness and better metabolic outcomes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Though Brezavscek says anyone noticing dryness or dullness, or looking for a gentle, yet effective product post-treatment—think microneedling, laser, or Botox—can benefit from this serum, those interested in more intensive repair might appreciate the brand’s new 3xGF Serum instead.
    Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Targeting skin barrier vitality above all, Cloud Cushion works to prevent the dullness that can occur from dehydration and improve brightness over time.
    Essence, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • It could be argued that this trio of managers followed each other at United because their strengths answered the previous manager’s weaknesses.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The weakness was most pronounced on the goods-producing side of the economy.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But healthcare rarely offers such predictability.
    Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This predictability can be a powerful way to manage the uncertainty and chaos of everyday life.
    Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Determined to make a difference and shake up the monotony of his duties in the City of Angels, Gabriel meddles in the life of Arj (Ansari), a struggling gig worker making ends meet by taking on various gig economy jobs and stocking Home Depot shelves, all while living in his car.
    Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Mix Cabinet Types Break up the monotony of just uppers and lowers—and achieve a more elevated, designer look—by mixing cabinet types.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Thinness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thinness. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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