as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the hospital waiting room was filled with the kind of gravity that inevitably accompanies worry
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Recent Examples of gravity
Soviet officials initially remained in denial; unable to comprehend the gravity of the situation and desperate to contain the bad publicity.
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Dancer Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, dressed in a brown suit jacket and representing McCullers, approached the stage with a cane before joining company dancers who performed the gravity-defying balancing acts that reflect Malashock’s choreographic style.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The moon’s gravity keeps the tilt of the Earth’s axis stable.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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The Week Uk, TheWeek, 26 Apr. 2026
Dancer Jessica Rabanzo-Flores, dressed in a brown suit jacket and representing McCullers, approached the stage with a cane before joining company dancers who performed the gravity-defying balancing acts that reflect Malashock’s choreographic style.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
The moon’s gravity keeps the tilt of the Earth’s axis stable.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.
—Tony Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravity
Noun
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Not to underplay the seriousness of the situation, of course, but the suspect never made it inside.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Timberwolves gathered around DiVincenzo, recognizing the potential seriousness of his injury.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Kapetan’s yearning, intimate voice is still front and center, mixing and modernizing elements of favorites of the aughts like Conor Oberst (his earnestness), Ben Kweller (his wit), and Sufjan Stevens (his beauty).—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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Not too serious or sappy, but with room for both earnestness and whimsy.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravity. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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