DENSENESS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

denseness

noun

Definition of denseness

as in thickness

the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind complained about the indefensible denseness of the shipping clerks who had misplaced his order

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Recent Examples of denseness Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard. — Matthew Mowery, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 Understand how rye works in baking Though dark, dense rye bread is delicious, rye flour does not inherently create denseness in other baked goods. — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

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Noun

How Long to Grill Salmon Cooking time depends much more on thickness than weight.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026
Three of the four main tendons (supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and subscapularis tendons) had full-thickness tears.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of thickness

Noun

The tags recorded the bubble sounds and 3D animal movements, and the movement data was used to create a simulation based on such factors as tissue density, drag, and how much gas was in the body.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
The difference between a ten-thousand-dollar show and one that costs much more involves product quality, pacing, duration, density, and degree of difficulty.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of density

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Mistakes to Avoid When Cleaning Laminate Floors Laminate is a delicate flooring material that is vulnerable to scratching and dullness if it’s not cleaned properly.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
Using the wrong product can cause etching or dullness that’s difficult to reverse.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 July 2026

Definition of dullness

Noun

Organizations are encouraged to embed this 'slowness' into their processes, pre-determining when pauses are necessary and empowering teams to take them.

— Alfonso Cahero, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Symptoms include tremors, stiffness, difficulty balancing and slowness of movement.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of slowness

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