NARROWNESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

narrowness

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Definition of narrowness

as in intolerance

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Recent Examples of narrowness The narrowness of the track made even a top speed of 120mph appear much higher. — Luke Smith, New York Times, 6 June 2026 Block said advocates for trans teenagers were heartened by the narrowness of the decision. — Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 30 June 2026 While disagreeing with the decision, the groups applauded its narrowness. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The narrowness of the race continues a remarkable trend in Peruvian politics. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 The performance advantages of DSLMs come from their narrowness. — Sam Mugel, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 The narrowness of the land means that the resort is swaddled between two beaches—Playa Blanca and Playa Virador—setting it apart from other nearby hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 These days, living through a presidency marked by narrowness and resentment, the grace, humor, and curiosity with which Barack Obama approached the world feel impossibly distant. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026 The Sound Dues rankled the maritime powers of the day, but Denmark could easily enforce them thanks to the narrowness of the Øresund Strait, which is less than 3 miles wide at Helsingør. — Vivek Krishnamurthy, The Conversation, 5 May 2026

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Our country right now is mired in a level of bullying and intolerance that, for some, might feed their fears, but won’t feed their family.

— Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
High amounts of whey may cause bloating and gas, especially in those with lactose intolerance or dairy sensitivity.

— Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026

Definition of intolerance

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Trey Parker and Matt Stone created a show directly informed by millennials and Gen Xers growing up in a culture of gun violence, fear, moralizing, bigotry, war and division.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
Gabbard's team and a spokesperson for SIF called the reporting anti-Hindu religious bigotry.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Definition of bigotry

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