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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Noun
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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 -
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
Noun
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Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity.—
Brian Klaas,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
The Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Volcanic and geologic evidence in Ethiopia and elsewhere in Africa indicates the existing oceans may one day spill into the growing rift, severing a small portion of the continent from the greater bulk of Africa, according to experts.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the bird flu continues to impact egg prices, many restaurants will have to adjust their supply channels, with some resorting to bulk buying from grocery stores, Thompson said.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Thirteen of Monday’s quakes registered magnitudes greater than 4, while several more with similar magnitudes struck on Tuesday.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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Over the last century, 10 earthquakes with magnitudes of six or larger have occurred within 250 kilometers of Saturday's quake.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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The last 2,000 tickets for the 1967 All-Star Game went on sale for $2 and $3, and for that price, the paying fans got to see greatness.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Regardless, the film’s scandalous backstory remains an essential component of its all-American greatness.—
John Semley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some state capitals boast incredible job markets, high average salaries, world-class universities, and an abundance of attractions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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This is a paramount period to pursue expansion, growth and abundance in all forms.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Heftiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heftiness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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