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as in thick
not having or showing an ability to absorb ideas readily she accused him of being dense when he didn't seem to understand her at first

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denseness

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noun

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Recent Examples of dense
Adjective
The good news As solar cycle 25 is set to weaken soon, the high-energy proton soup around the planet will soon get denser again. Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025 Very dense with smooth velvety tannins, this wine has excellent intensity, moderate complexity, and a very warm finish. Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 Yesterday, the dung was fresh—wet, dense and swarming with tiny flies. Kevin Gepford, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025 In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dense
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dense
Adjective
  • On the other hand, the guest drama actress race is, for now, less crowded.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The most crowded trade in April was gold, according to Bank of America’s survey, breaking a two-year streak of the most crowded trade being the Magnificent Seven tech stocks.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These Steve Madden platform sneakers feature thick, cushioned soles that provide extra height without sacrificing comfort.
    Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2025
  • In the center of the group stood a tall woman with long, thick hair, an easy smile, and a very pregnant midsection.
    Danielle Pergament, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Low magnesium levels can reduce bone density (thickness and strength), increasing your risk of fractures.
    Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH, Health, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Little Gay Shop also keeps a packed roster of events, including author talks, signings, and multiple monthly book clubs.
    Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
  • Thomas and Novak pulled away from a packed leaderboard on Sunday, and battled it out down the stretch.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The company reaffirmed plans to launch an affordable model in early 2025, but warned the production ramp could be slower than expected.
    Akash Sriram and Abhirup Roy, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Solutions other than the pipeline are also slow and expensive.
    Brett Watson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Gillin made sure to match Ratajkowski’s hair color, texture, and density to the K-tips and installed them with her growth patterns to maximize the seamless look.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The phone’s battery has an impressive power density of 821Wh/L thanks to a high amount of silicon.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Most engines with two banks of cylinders have a V angle of 60 or perhaps 90 degrees; with a V angle of just 15 degrees, the VR6 engine was able to fit in the tight confines of the Golf's engine bay.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Size of fines ‘big and scary’ Stephen Shepard, executive vice president of the Denver Metro Building Owners and Managers Association, said the city’s timelines were too tight and the fines too heavy.
    Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Making stupid internet fodder has never been easier than now, with the prevalence of AI image generators making everything from deepfakes to memes.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Much like the stupid prions wreaking havoc in his brain.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Dense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dense. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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