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as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
the simple fact that molasses has greater density than room-temperature water
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as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
only a person with the proverbial density of concrete could have missed that clue
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Recent Examples of density
In theory, silicon offers roughly 10 times the energy density of graphite in lithium-ion batteries.
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2025
Acer doesn't specify the monitor’s pixel density on the monitor's product page.
—PC Magazine, 13 July 2025
Directed to scale back the density, Brinshore returned with three options.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Bad batteries Lithium-ion has become the technology of choice for rechargeable batteries due to its high energy density and reliability compared to other options.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2025
Acer doesn't specify the monitor’s pixel density on the monitor's product page.
—PC Magazine, 13 July 2025
Directed to scale back the density, Brinshore returned with three options.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Bad batteries Lithium-ion has become the technology of choice for rechargeable batteries due to its high energy density and reliability compared to other options.
—ArsTechnica, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for density
Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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But with awareness and consistency, hot car deaths are entirely preventable.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Their approach proves that authenticity and consistency can outperform expensive ad campaigns.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Allow your spackle layer to dry completely (which could take several hours depending on thickness and humidity).—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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These scalp drops are designed with density in mind and can improve thickness and volume for less shedding and thicker hairstyles.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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