sparsity

noun

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Recent Examples of sparsity Structured sparsity assumes that two out of every four adjacent parameters are zero. — Olivia Hsu, IEEE Spectrum, 28 Apr. 2026 For those who like the simplistic approach of minimalism but question its sparsity, warm minimalism is the answer. — Erica Puisis, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026 Innovation has arisen out of the sparsity of the shells. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
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  1. scarcity
  2. spareness
  3. slimness
  4. stinginess
Noun
  • The company revised its S-1 to note water scarcity as a risk to its business, while not addressing emissions, sustainability or other possible climate risks that could be material to investors.
    — Olivia Raimonde, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • While there is no one answer as to why mother bears are killing cubs, some experts suspect bear adoption, food scarcity, and fights for dominance all play a role.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of scarcity
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  • Scored only by drum machine, a single synth, chimes, and tubular bells, the song’s straightforward tale sounds dramatically magnificent in spite of its spareness.
    — Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 26 Apr. 2026
Definition of spareness
Noun
  • The visual form demands a stark contrast between the protruding belly and the slimness of the rest of a woman’s body.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Definition of slimness
Noun
  • What’s behind all the token stinginess?
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
  • That’s why Holmes’ steady stinginess looms so large.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 May 2026
Definition of stinginess

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