as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
her natural shyness was sometimes mistaken for slowness by people who did not know her well
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Recent Examples of slowness
After all, the best homes are born out of slowness rather than speed.
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Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
But smaller and niche-y vendors have been reluctant to ship the company this year given the retailer’s slowness in paying, leaving it without enough on its floors to regain sales.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 29 Dec. 2025
But leaning into the slowness also opened my eyes to the details of the city that don’t make it onto Instagram.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Dec. 2025
Their slowness is not the thing that bothers me.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
With a meditative perspective on the everyday, Saleh presents a world of slowness and quietude, offering a space of respite amid a world so often filled with confusion and chaos.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 Dec. 2025
Honor the power of slowness Children live at a different pace than adults.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
While everyone else hustles about, the sloth knows that in slowness there is safety and success.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slowness
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Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.—
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The thickness of this layer causes light interference effects, giving the fabric a vivid purple appearance similar to the colors seen in soap bubbles.—
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Anua Niacinamide 10 + TXA 4 Serum The first line of defense this serum targets is dullness.—
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Fraxel can improve the skin’s overall appearance, addressing everything from uneven tone and dullness to age spots to acne scars and wrinkles.—
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Compare that to punk rock, which used dumbness as a tactic.—
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So please excuse my ignorance and stupidity here, but.—
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That’s how stupidity often is—causing problems, but also presenting opportunities.—
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And, with regular use (day or night, once a day), the serum promises to boost hair density, reduce shedding, and energize the scalp.—
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New York City New York tops the list because shopping here runs on momentum and insider routes, and nowhere else in the US offers the same density of flagship polish, niche discovery, and time-sensitive access in a single day.—
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Behind the classy presentation is a working-class spirit, one that honors the simplicity of showing up, being yourself and doing your job.—
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The rover’s two-wheel design reflects UEL’s emphasis on surface mobility and system simplicity.—
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The simpleness of the look really allowed the Crocs to stand out and make an impression.—
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The pressure brought forth both boneheadedness and brilliance.—
Cite this Entry
“Slowness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slowness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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