TIGHTNESS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

tightness

noun

Definition of tightness

as in economy

the quality or practice of being overly sparing with money a man of legendary tightness, he has plenty of money in his savings account

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Recent Examples of tightness Consequently, industry experts emphasize that underlying supply tightness remains unchanged, suggesting overnight crude price declines reflect short term market sentiment reactions to election results rather than shifting fundamentals. — CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 The rope round her neck is attached to the window frame behind her, and the weight of her body is apparent by the tightness of the rope. — Artforum, 4 Nov. 2026 What athletes need to know Kim urged anyone training for a marathon to watch for signs of heart problems, including chest tightness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath and a racing heart. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026 However, Witt still posted an All-Star season despite missing 19 games with back tightness and a right knee sprain. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026 Lakers scoring phenom Luka Doncic missed his first game of the young season with back tightness, leaving a giant hole in their offense with the NBA’s leading scorer (36 points per game) sitting out. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Doncic sat out with back tightness from the second game of the team’s first back-to-back of the season. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026 Pelvic floor physical therapy may help when muscle tightness or pain is also involved. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2026 The tightness of White’s control over his arrangements can occasionally foreclose the sense of chaotic freedom inherent to his more collaborative efforts. — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tightness

Noun

The development is part of China’s broader push to establish a low-altitude economy covering drones, cargo aircraft and passenger-carrying vehicles.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Commissioners studied the impacts of data centers on noise levels, public health, and local economies, and examined other cities across the United States that have navigated data center developments.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of economy

Noun

In this way, simple cheapness becomes the rationale for pumping yet more carbon emissions into the atmosphere to import lumber produced through the destruction of overseas forests.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The cheapness of a people for whom other peoples’ lives are cheap.

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 14 June 2026

Definition of cheapness

Noun

The Supportive Comfort Wireless Shaping Bra gives you wire-free lift with no pinching or poking.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Bali Double-Support Wireless Bra The bra’s signature M-frame creates a sturdy structure that supports your chest sans underwire — thereby avoiding any digging, pinching, or poking throughout the day.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of pinching

Noun

There’s no doubt that there are wasteful contracts and bloated salaries to be cut, but not even the strictest economizing could absorb that much without serious danger to public health and safety.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026
Inflation continues to pressure consumers The holiday economizing comes as Americans continue to battle inflation, which rose after the COVID-19 pandemic to levels not seen since the 1980s.

— Alexander Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2025

Definition of economizing

Noun

But since daylight saving time has ended, enacting the law now would mean an immediate one-hour time jump forward across the country, barring changes to the legislation.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Millions of people across the United States gained an extra hour of sleep last night as daylight saving time ended for the year.

— Amanda Callahan, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of saving

Noun

And amid the president's unpopular war with Iran and high gas prices, Whatley's closeness to the president did not appear to help the GOP's chances in the Tar Heel State.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
An exploration of the surprising science of chemistry and closeness.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of closeness

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