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Noun
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And fiction offers a way to interrogate some of the heaviness and how it might be caused by our systems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026 -
The finish leans slightly dewy at first, then settles in comfortably, leaving skin feeling soft, hydrated, and protected without heaviness.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The disruptions and anxieties of the AI age might make the solidity of the Church more appealing in the City of Man.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bednar has always stressed defensive solidity first, and the offense will flow from there.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This full-tang steak knife had a nice balanced weightiness.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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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
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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This clever design reduces the bulkiness of standard models and stays hidden under your clothing via different-sized inserts.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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Remove bulkiness from thick hair by opting for a shaggy pixie.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Cumbersomeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumbersomeness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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