bigness

noun

Definition of bignessnext
as in largeness
the quality or state of being large in size the sheer bigness of the 50-pound pumpkin made us want to buy it

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  1. generosity
  2. greatness
  3. magnitude
  4. abundance
Noun
  • In reality, none of the countless people now reaching out — and helping in ways that are redefining my idea of generosity — have ever considered it.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Beth later said that despite the losses, she was overwhelmed by the acts of kindness and generosity of friends, family and strangers who reached out to help.
    Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • The greatness of cornerback Pat Surtain II and the emergence of fellow corner Riley Moss has given Denver the ability to play more man coverage while aggressively attacking the quarterback with ever-changing fronts and creative blitzes.
    Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Leaders who put relationships before tasks and build bridges for connection become multipliers for success—a powerful path for getting to the next level of greatness.
    Samantha Tassone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of greatness
Noun
  • Tuesday's earthquake reminded Kathmandu residents of the 7.8 magnitude quake that killed almost 9,000 people and injured over 20,000 others near Nepal's capital in 2015, the BBC added.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
  • At least 126 people were killed and more than 188 others were injured as a 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Tibet's holy city on Tuesday, according to Chinese state media.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • Ocean Water More uninformed complaints came in the form of the observation that L.A. is situated next to the Pacific Ocean, a seemingly inexhaustible abundance of water with which to put out fires.
    Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Several wet winters allowed vegetation to flourish, which the current drought turned into an abundance of dry fuel, according to Heather Zehr, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of abundance
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