unsubstantiality

Definition of unsubstantialitynext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsubstantiality
Noun
  • Based on Alaïa Jade’s public reputation and the structural unsoundness of the bell tower, Smullen thinks an accidental death is likely.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
  • In looking back at the history of Emtech, the colt who suffered a catastrophic breakdown in Saturday’s eighth race, it was discovered that he was once placed on the Veterinarian’s List because of unsoundness.
    John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • Attacks have broadened to target Iran’s banking and financial infrastructure, a move that could spur protests and further instability in the country.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Internal pressure within Cuba, including fuel shortages and economic instability, could also play a role in forcing reforms.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Today, that number has grown to more than 400 kits, illustrating how serious an issue hygiene insecurity has become.
    John Garrahan, The Providence Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
  • This sense of domestic insecurity carries through the remaining two-thirds of the film, which incorporates doubles, cyborgs, and holographic recreations of the film’s female characters.
    Katie Rife, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Unsubstantiality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsubstantiality. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.

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