muchness
Americannoun
idioms
noun
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archaic magnitude
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very similar
Etymology
Origin of muchness
First recorded in 1350–1400, muchness is from the Middle English word mochenesse. See much, -ness
Example Sentences
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His shows were hodgepodges of muchness — jewelry and eyeglasses and bags and clothes — that celebrated character over chic.
From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2022
There's no denying the soaring pleasure of "The Flight Attendant" despite these minor irritations even so, because Cuoco is simply that good at captaining our way through Cassie's muchness.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2022
None of this muchness is really the problem; where this “Cyrano” falters is in the musical adaptation, which is simply not enough.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
It’s still hard to decide whether muchness is the great triumph or dilemma of this era in music.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 20, 2021
After the intellectuals of the advance guard came the intellectuals of the rear: they were much of a muchness.
From Jean-Christophe Journey's End by Cannan, Gilbert
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