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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
That would be followed by overseeding with the custom formula of grasses to enhance density, durability, color and turf health.
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Laxer zoning policies, Jones notes, may provide some relief by, say, promoting new construction on smaller lots, which would increase density and supply, and offer more options for buyers.
—Jackie Cooperman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Nobody wants to lose bone mineral density.
—Derek James, CBS News, 16 June 2026
It’s made from high-density polyethylene that’s waterproof, UV-protected, and built to withstand outdoor elements like heavy rain, intense sunlight, high humidity, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
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Bart Jansen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Laxer zoning policies, Jones notes, may provide some relief by, say, promoting new construction on smaller lots, which would increase density and supply, and offer more options for buyers.
—Jackie Cooperman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026
Nobody wants to lose bone mineral density.
—Derek James, CBS News, 16 June 2026
It’s made from high-density polyethylene that’s waterproof, UV-protected, and built to withstand outdoor elements like heavy rain, intense sunlight, high humidity, and more.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
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The greats are often defined by their consistency — and their durability — although both the 37-year-old Durant and 41-year-old James have dealt with a variety of different setbacks as their respective careers have wound down.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Business leaders hope her government could restore policy consistency, reduce regulatory bottlenecks and revive stalled mining projects.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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While there are certain 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,
13 June 2026
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That being said, this finishing layer is generally extremely thin—only about the thickness of a couple of sheets of paper.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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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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Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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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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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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