as in intentness
a mental state free of jesting or trifling
the hospital waiting room was filled with the kind of gravity that inevitably accompanies worry
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However, these aren't prescriptive choices—organizations may adopt other solutions based on operational constraints, data gravity or ecosystem compatibility.
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Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Otherwise, the film strives to convey the gravity of its material by locking onto a dead-serious vibe, at the expense of character development.
—Chris Deville, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
Tonight, the gravity of the occasion—perhaps the biggest reunion in our lifetime—makes the atmosphere combustible.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 July 2025
Over time, generosity becomes gravity, and the relationship deepens with every turn.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Otherwise, the film strives to convey the gravity of its material by locking onto a dead-serious vibe, at the expense of character development.
—Chris Deville, The Atlantic, 6 July 2025
Tonight, the gravity of the occasion—perhaps the biggest reunion in our lifetime—makes the atmosphere combustible.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 5 July 2025
Over time, generosity becomes gravity, and the relationship deepens with every turn.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for gravity
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“Gravity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gravity. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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