as in saturated
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containing water or similar to water
an aqueous solution
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Recent Examples of aqueous
The aqueous action scenes — cascades of water swirling around aerial charges — should play out nicely on the big screen during the film’s theatrical release.
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Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Kirill Vasin’s releases as Hoavi have tended toward the aqueous.
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Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
The bangers hit harder, the down-tempo numbers get weirder and more aqueous; there’s a decent amount going on here.
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Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
At the opposite age-and-experience end of the Milan Games is the 30-year-old Shiffrin, an indisputable great with a record 108 Alpine-skiing World Cup victories and an aqueous style that makes snow seem like velvet.
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Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Kirill Vasin’s releases as Hoavi have tended toward the aqueous.
—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
The bangers hit harder, the down-tempo numbers get weirder and more aqueous; there’s a decent amount going on here.
—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
At the opposite age-and-experience end of the Milan Games is the 30-year-old Shiffrin, an indisputable great with a record 108 Alpine-skiing World Cup victories and an aqueous style that makes snow seem like velvet.
—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aqueous
Adjective
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That reality is part of what has drawn her toward newer, less saturated platforms.
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The final look will be extra polished, and works well with pastels and less saturated tones too.
Adjective
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Then, in Madrid on June 15, Zendaya donned a Christian Cowan frock dripping in fringe.
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Once the espresso has completed dripping into the cup, you’re all set to sip.
Adjective
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Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
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In May, confirming rumors that had been swirling for months, Anthropic’s life sciences lead Eric Kauderer-Abrams publicly acknowledged that the company is building out its own wet labs and hiring biologists to run its own basic research.
Adjective
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To keep your lips smooth and hydrated year-round, apply this lip balm, which is formulated with beeswax and shea butter.
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To stay safe in the heat everyone is being encouraged to stay hydrated, avoid the sun during peak hours, around midday, and staying home to keep cool.
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“Aqueous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aqueous. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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