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as in heaviness
the state or quality of being heavy
the weightiness of the bookcase made it difficult to move
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
first judged the weightiness of a case before deciding to hear it
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Recent Examples of weightiness
This full-tang steak knife had a nice balanced weightiness.
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Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for weightiness
Noun
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The heavy side part feigns an almost asymmetrical look, which offsets heaviness on the ends and frames the face in a fun way.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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By concentrating the braiding on one side and allowing the rest to fall freely, this style creates the illusion of density without the tension or heaviness of longer plaits.—
Omenaa Boakye,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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The United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledge the critical importance of the nuclear issues above mentioned and express their intention to immediately address these issues in the negotiation in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
17 June 2026
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The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America acknowledge the critical importance of the sanctions termination issue above mentioned and expressed their intentions to immediately address these issues in the negotiations in order to achieve mutual agreement on them.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2026
Noun
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To make the most of the full fury of its hot-cam performance, the Integra was trimmed of 140 pounds of not-so-necessary avoirdupois.—
Barry Winfield,
Car and Driver,
21 May 2020
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There are a few mildly funny moments, such as Garfield suddenly finding out he’s been wearing a collar and tag the whole time, hidden under his furry avoirdupois.—
Frank Scheck,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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In Juneteenth traditions, the color red holds historical significance.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Haiti vs Brazil, more than a soccer game Despite the final result, the significance of the match extended beyond soccer.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 June 2026
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The fabric blend is just right for warmer days, providing soft coverage without bulk.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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In this case, looking at the ratio of phosphorus to nitrogen in present-day Earth’s rocky bulk could shed some light on where Earth’s phosphorus came from.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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Brazil, facing mounting economic pressure from the United States, is fast-tracking a decade-old legislative proposal to block imports of goods made with forced, compulsory or child labor.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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These tariffs are expected to take effect after a temporary 10% import tax expires next month.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The abnormal frequency of tornado outbreaks means some Illinoisans are facing a natural disaster of this magnitude for the first time.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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That is when the United States duels Australia on Friday in a World Cup match hyped by a budding rivalry, next-phase magnitude, and home-field aura.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Two wars in as many years with Israel — both launched on other’s behalf but with outsized consequences borne here — have resulted in thousands of dead, a million-plus displacement crisis and the leveling and occupation of wide swaths of the country.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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This is a direct consequence of one of the transformer architecture’s defining attributes.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Weightiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weightiness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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