THINNESS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

thinness

noun

Definition of thinness

as in slimness

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Recent Examples of thinness Not talking about the consequences of life-threatening weight loss could unintentionally send a message that unhealthy levels of thinness is an ideal body type to aspire to. — Miranda Roberts, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 But body talk has once again taken center stage with the rise of weight-loss medications that have made thinness more accessible than ever. — Brittney McNamara, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The thinness-masking magic comes partly from changing the direction of the hair. — Marci Robin, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026 Some of the comments on Grande's appearance may be, in part, due to fear of returning to the toxic diet culture and beauty standards that prioritized thinness in the '90s and 2000s. — Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Our modern Western culture praises thinness and stigmatizes those in larger bodies. — Oona Hanson, CNN Money, 25 July 2026 This thinness almost inherently eliminates flex in the body, even when opened. — John Loeffler, PC Magazine, 20 July 2026 The meat is cut on a Berkel slicer to near-translucent thinness, bringing out the sweetness of the fat. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 The thinness of aesthetic attention is remarkable. — Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thinness

Noun

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
The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025

Definition of slimness

Noun

The amount of color many of us encounter day to day keeps shrinking, Williams points out, largely because blandness is cheaper to produce and easier to sell.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 30 June 2026
That geographic blandness only emphasizes the film’s other shortcomings, such as Schoenaerts’s anonymous work as the villain (a lot of glowering and creepy glares) and the rather rote big-sister/little-sister arc given to Supergirl and Ruthye.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026

Definition of blandness

Noun

An emphasis on leanness and muscular prowess The primary sports where eating disorders traditionally surface are gymnastics, wrestling, dancing, bodybuilding and figure skating, since these are sports where weight and body image often come into play.

— Emily Hemendinger, The Conversation, 13 Feb. 2026
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

Definition of leanness

Noun

Meanwhile, glycerin, betaine, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and beta-glucan flood the area with hydration, while niacinamide brightens the look of dullness and uneven tone.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
The very dullness of it lends the alliances a ballast in the face of a turbulent political cycle.

— Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of dullness

Noun

Question Ford is not alone in exposing the offensive line weakness on the depth chart.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
According to Briggs, work has become synonymous with busyness and resting is seen as a sign of weakness or something taken only as an extreme reward.

— John Hall, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of weakness

Noun

Summary Formula One's predictability is being challenged as Kimi Antonelli holds a significant lead heading into the Dutch Grand Prix, the 12th of 23 races.

— Beau Dure, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
No shade on Parrish — as written, milquetoast Kevin is little more than an air of genial befuddlement with a jawline, an impression not helped by the predictability of his arc.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

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