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
  • Knowing how to balance generosity with caution is key to setting a positive tone for the partnership while protecting your interests.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In business and in charity, Bernie was unparalleled in generosity and goodwill.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Most time-management books leave you feeling inadequate, focusing on greatness and optimization, but Adachi’s guide to time management covers doing less with more focus, a lesson that most founders need to learn.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • The star’s achievement came in part thanks to her drive for greatness from an early age.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of greatness
Noun
  • But the North Korean deployments are of an altogether different magnitude, and the West has few tools to change North Korea’s calculus, as the country is already isolated and heavily sanctioned.
    Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Two matches of that magnitude indicate that all four stars involved should enter the event with as much momentum as possible.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of magnitude
Noun
  • Grasslands and agricultural areas had the highest levels of coyote abundance and both of these regions provide them with prey and shelter.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • None of the state's tabulation centers are in the scope of the power shut-offs, though PG&E also has provided backup generators there as well out of an abundance of caution.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of abundance
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