heftiness

noun

Definition of heftinessnext
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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2
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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  1. avoirdupois
  2. generosity
  3. bulk
  4. magnitude
  5. greatness
  6. abundance
Noun
  • 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
Definition of avoirdupois
Noun
  • Uncommon generosity Marsh, the neuroscientist, says giving an organ to a complete stranger requires an uncommon level of generosity.
    Stephanie O'Neill, NPR, 26 Dec. 2024
  • WalletHub released its 2024 list of the most festive and affordable cities in the United States after conducting research across all 50 states in key dimensions: traditions & fun, observance, generosity, shopping, and costs.
    Ashley J. DiMella Fox News, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • However, pharmacists producing the drugs in bulk — known as 503B compounding facilities — will get an additional month, with a deadline of March 19.
    Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • These bustling markets offer a wide range of products, from essentials sold in bulk to affordable clothing that can be tried on before purchasing.
    Nikolay Seleznev, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of bulk
Noun
  • Google’s efforts are similarly a work in progress, but the company has an advantage due to the sheer magnitude of its developer partners who are already building on Android’s many platforms.
    Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The magnitude of the find surprised even the museum experts.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of magnitude
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  • Here are the Christmas episodes of The Office, ranked in order of greatness. 7.
    Elizabeth Entenman, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Share stories of greatness and invite examples of excellence from others.
    Chip Bell, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of greatness
Noun
  • Many dog foods include fish due to its high protein content and abundance of omega-3 fatty acids.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The ancient Greeks believed that the fruit's seeds symbolized abundance, fertility and eternity, according to the Greek Reporter. Brazil is known for its legendary fireworks show in Rio de Janeiro, especially on New Year's Eve.
    Amanda Cappelli, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of abundance
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