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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 gluten from wheat flour (e.g., all-purpose flour) helps produce air bubbles that contribute to a cake’s density and springy texture.219
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Reality check: While the poll shows support for housing density, the issue remains a political hot potato in Nashville.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province, where Ronin was deployed has one of the highest landmine densities in the world following decades of conflict in the 20th century, including heavy bombing by the US during the Vietnam War.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
New motors, new battery The front electric motor has revised electronics and a new pulse inverter, and the rear motor is a new version with a higher density of copper windings and an overall weight reduction of 22 lbs (10 kg).
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Reality check: While the poll shows support for housing density, the issue remains a political hot potato in Nashville.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Cambodia’s Preah Vihear province, where Ronin was deployed has one of the highest landmine densities in the world following decades of conflict in the 20th century, including heavy bombing by the US during the Vietnam War.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
New motors, new battery The front electric motor has revised electronics and a new pulse inverter, and the rear motor is a new version with a higher density of copper windings and an overall weight reduction of 22 lbs (10 kg).
—ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
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Harvard must immediately reform its student discipline policies and procedures so as to swiftly and transparently enforce its existing disciplinary policies with consistency and impartiality, and without double standards based on identity or ideology.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Why Consumers Stay Faithful, Even When the Boardroom Turns There’s a thread of consistency that runs through the chaos.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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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
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Low magnesium levels can reduce bone density (thickness and strength), increasing your risk of fractures.—
Kirstyn Hill, PharmD, MPH,
Health,
22 Apr. 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 4 May. 2025.
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