gravitas
Example Sentences
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It is hoped Alonso will have the personality, gravitas from his playing career and tactical acumen to bring the club back to the standards it expects by qualifying for the Champions League and winning trophies.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Decisioning: It’s a pointless invention to give gravitas to the notion that action or choices should follow.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
You seemed to suggest that gravitas at some level is important.
From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026
There’s a certain tone in my voice, a register he didn’t want me to use, a register I often use for pathos or gravitas.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
If something has gravitas, that means it is serious and possesses dignity.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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