1
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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2
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
Her lyrical density calls to mind the music of Gracie Abrams, another daughter of a director, who has tried with earnest humility to set her work apart.
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Weight and density: Pick up the pineapple (or lift up two pineapples to compare).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Whereas the ogive nose minimizes drag and structural shock, the high sectional density concentrates velocity and force, allowing the bomb to punch deep into stone.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
Activities include hiking, biking, and wild swimming—all made more possible with a lower density of wildlife.
—Melanie Van Zyl, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
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Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 June 2025
Weight and density: Pick up the pineapple (or lift up two pineapples to compare).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
Whereas the ogive nose minimizes drag and structural shock, the high sectional density concentrates velocity and force, allowing the bomb to punch deep into stone.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 18 June 2025
Activities include hiking, biking, and wild swimming—all made more possible with a lower density of wildlife.
—Melanie Van Zyl, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for density
Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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Higher fat allows dairy products to taste richer and gives a creamier consistency.—
Mercey Livingston,
SELF,
30 June 2025
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Carb consistency: Carbohydrates impact blood sugar more than protein and fat.—
Kathleen Daly,
Verywell Health,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The new phone is barely more than half the thickness of the original Fold, and around 25% thinner than last year’s model.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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While some can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and concerns, many are created with specific consumers and their needs in mind.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
11 July 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 15 Jul. 2025.
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