fragility

noun

1
as in exquisiteness
the state or quality of having a delicate structure we marveled at the fragility and yet the surprising strength of the bird's wing bones

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2
as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor the fragility of the abandoned baby bird

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Recent Examples of fragility There are some strengths in this team, but some fragilities too. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 27 June 2026 Crude prices have jumped back above $70 a barrel amid concerns over the fragility of the peace negotiations. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 29 June 2026 His work is rooted in a quiet dedication to the ocean, documenting its life, fragility and the ecosystems that sustain it in the hope that what is seen through his lens will not be forgotten. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 There’s an incredible sense of speed here, immediately bringing to mind games like F-Zero GX and Wipeout—as well as a feeling of fragility that comes with driving so fast. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 Risks and uncertainties remain Despite the gradual reopening of the Strait, uncertainty remains as tensions could flare once more given the fragility of the interim agreement. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 26 June 2026 But, as the country prepares to celebrate Independence Day and its 250th birthday, the fragility of the American Dream has never been more apparent. — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 3 July 2026 The fragility has given way to a more resilient logistics network built around regional fulfillment, better inventory visibility, closer collaboration between brands and third-party logistics (3PL) providers and a more mature last-mile ecosystem. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
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  1. fineness
  2. weakness
  3. brittleness
  4. exhaustion
Noun
  • My matzo balls took twice as long to cook according to her fineness in the video.
    — Molly Baz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Definition of fineness
Noun
  • Furthermore, companies tend to have an easier time outperforming consensus sales growth estimates during periods of US dollar weakness.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • This helps nourish and protect hair from external aggressors like UV damage and pollution, which can cause weakness and buildup.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of weakness
Noun
  • Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).
    — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
  • In response, Wave Texturizing Mist reimagines the ingredient altogether, opting instead for sea salt rich in magnesium, calcium, and potassium to create structure without brittleness.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Definition of brittleness
Noun
  • Like Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed fighting to exhaustion, the two aging legends will look to do the same with a round-of-16 spot on the line.
    — David Hickey, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • That gap between outward performance and inward exhaustion is what causes many owners to question their own judgment.
    — Scott Hanson, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of exhaustion

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