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as in weight
the amount that something weighs
the numbers on the back of each sample indicate the heaviness of the carpeting material
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as in ponderousness
the state or quality of being heavy
the backpack was filled with water bottles that gave it an extra heaviness
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Recent Examples of heaviness
And fiction offers a way to interrogate some of the heaviness and how it might be caused by our systems.
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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
And yes — even with all that heaviness, the young Scottish star would like to relive the whole thing.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
His voice was in its usual form, bright and buoyant, but with a new heaviness that has creeped in with age.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Though dramatic at its core, this revival infuses a levity and sarcasm that alleviate much of its heaviness.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Once the scent settles, creamy vanilla, musk, and amber come forward, maintaining the coziness of a gourmand without the heaviness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Do something small to distract from the heaviness of burnout.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, depending upon a patient’s anatomy, fat in the surrounding area will be removed to enhance the result, helping to alleviate heaviness and hooding of the eyes.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
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
And yes — even with all that heaviness, the young Scottish star would like to relive the whole thing.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2026
His voice was in its usual form, bright and buoyant, but with a new heaviness that has creeped in with age.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2026
Though dramatic at its core, this revival infuses a levity and sarcasm that alleviate much of its heaviness.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Once the scent settles, creamy vanilla, musk, and amber come forward, maintaining the coziness of a gourmand without the heaviness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
Do something small to distract from the heaviness of burnout.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
Sometimes, depending upon a patient’s anatomy, fat in the surrounding area will be removed to enhance the result, helping to alleviate heaviness and hooding of the eyes.
—Taryn Brooke, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heaviness
Noun
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While both weight and waist circumference can indicate health, waist circumference is more accurate.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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There’s a workout area that’s partially open to the elements with weights, a trampoline, rowing machine and stretch bands, but a treadmill and other cardio equipment would be a good addition for runners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 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
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If finalized, the move could impact telehealth firms that rely on outsourcing facilities to produce these drugs in bulk, while bolstering Novo and Lilly's efforts against unauthorized versions that are eating into sales of their blockbuster treatments.—
Mariam Sunny,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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This lightweight scarf adds instant personality without bulk.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 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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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
Cite this Entry
“Heaviness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heaviness. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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