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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
This package is priced at $4,750 and is ideal for patients seeking long-term, natural-looking results with maximum density.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Doctors use the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) to classify breast density.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 June 2025
The clear balm boosts collagen, a protein in the skin that’s responsible for adding fullness, to add density and reduce the look of fine lines.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
Density Options: For custom comfort, many pillows offer soft, medium, and firm densities.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 June 2025
Doctors use the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) to classify breast density.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 June 2025
The clear balm boosts collagen, a protein in the skin that’s responsible for adding fullness, to add density and reduce the look of fine lines.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 4 June 2025
Density Options: For custom comfort, many pillows offer soft, medium, and firm densities.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
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Composed of 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen’s classic percale duvet set has a cool and breathable consistency that works year-round.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Add the dill, sour cream and buttermilk as needed to obtain a good consistency (dressing should not be too thick).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 June 2025
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When the device was used to assess gum thickness and height on pig jaws – which have a tooth structure similar to that of humans – its measurements correlated by 95% with those made by a traditional periodontal probe.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
14 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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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 3 Jul. 2025.
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