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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
Iowa also has one of the highest numbers of community centers per capita, as well as a high density of parks, providing ample space to enjoy the fresh air.
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
These waves were formed from the strong contrast in density between the fresh waters of the open Central Atlantic waters in the north and the salty waters in the south.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The concentrated formula also features caffeine to improve hair density and uses a lightweight, emollient base for efficient scalp penetration.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density (BMD).
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
These waves were formed from the strong contrast in density between the fresh waters of the open Central Atlantic waters in the north and the salty waters in the south.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
The concentrated formula also features caffeine to improve hair density and uses a lightweight, emollient base for efficient scalp penetration.
—Danielle Cohen, Glamour, 2 May 2025
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by a decrease in bone mass and density (BMD).
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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Kent Nishimura—Bloomberg/Getty Images The Trump administration and MAGA Republicans should perhaps at least be given credit for consistency.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
16 May 2025
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The forward struggled with consistency after joining from Aston Villa in January 2023, scoring five times in 69 appearances.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part the chicken registers 165 degrees, 10 to 14 minutes longer, depending on thickness.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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The formula plays well with all hair textures and thicknesses, adding silkiness without weighing things down (just don't overdo it—a little goes a long way).—
Amanda Mitchell,
Allure,
16 May 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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The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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