1
as in largeness
the quality or state of being large in size
a restaurant known for the heftiness of its portions
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as in heaviness
the state or quality of being heavy
clerks no longer have to deal with the heftiness of paper files now that everything is filed on computers
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heftiness
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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There was a bigness to not just the melodies and choruses, but to the emotions being expressed.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
13 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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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
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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Our policies have been defined more by optimism and generosity than by selfishness and cynicism.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Released regionally by Angel Studios, widely known for conservative and Christian content, the movie’s last moment is framed as partisan generosity.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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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
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These are the kinds of performances a team needs to pull off an upset of the magnitude that the Wolves just pulled off.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Due to such factors, the MDH could not determine the apparent miscount’s magnitude.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Heftiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heftiness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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