heaviness
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Greek yogurt tenderizes, it thickens, it adds richness without tipping into heaviness.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
“Constant self-viewing makes eyelid heaviness and a chronically tired appearance far more noticeable,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
Schools provide children and teenagers routine and stability, Ruiz said, and, if even for a brief time, a space where they can escape the heaviness of the outside world.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2025
The US-based Society for Vascular Surgery said the condition can cause heaviness in the affected limb, as well as swelling and pain.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
Our bodies are the same but there's a heaviness in Mabel's shoulders, a weariness in the way my hip leans against the counter.
From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour
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