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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
The joke density is lethally calibrated between the writing, direction, performances, reactions, and heightened absurdity of any mundane situation.
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, the Boise Airport influence areas’ restrictions on density could complicate any plan, as could what the current landowners want to do.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
With leadership and collaboration, the city can deliver both density and livability.
—Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For instance, during the perimenopause period, women can lose 15% to 20% of our bone density.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
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Proma Khosla, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2025
For example, the Boise Airport influence areas’ restrictions on density could complicate any plan, as could what the current landowners want to do.
—Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2025
With leadership and collaboration, the city can deliver both density and livability.
—Patricia Sharkey, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
For instance, during the perimenopause period, women can lose 15% to 20% of our bone density.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for density
Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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The two-time All-Star struggled with his consistency and posted a 5.45 ERA in 23 outings with the club.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 Aug. 2025
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But the Valkyries left no doubt on Saturday as their defensive consistency continued through the final two quarters.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Designers typically ignored how pad thickness or surface area influences performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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In April, leaker Majin Bu shared images of iPhone 17 Air and 17 Pro Max mock-ups, and the difference in thickness is quite significant.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
3 Sep. 2025
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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 6 Sep. 2025.
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