gravitas
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Bright lights and professional exhibits from JPMorgan and other firms transformed the venue, giving the event the gravitas of a traditional finance conference.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
He called out the waste on the multibillion-dollar project, said he revived L.A.’s subway to the sea, and spoke with a passionate gravitas that Becerra could only dream of doing.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
If things take a turn for the worse, it is doubtful he has the wisdom and gravitas to handle it.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
You seemed to suggest that gravitas at some level is important.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026
Barack had a life in Washington now, operating with some of the gravitas that came with being a senator, but I was still me, living my same normal life.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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