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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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
Even if these questions were fully answered and the project shown to be viable, it should be located on a site consistent with the city’s land use master plan, not on a parcel currently designated for future medium-density residential use.
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
By combining a short, all-one-length cut with hair that's less bulky, the overall look is complementary to the hair's density.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The neighbors' group endorsed upzoning on the east side of Broadway alongside the Red Line, but said the west side of Broadway should not be upzoned — as taller, high-density buildings would dwarf the smaller buildings to the west.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
This form of memory is a stack of as many as 12 high-density DRAM dies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
By combining a short, all-one-length cut with hair that's less bulky, the overall look is complementary to the hair's density.
—Elise Tabin, InStyle, 14 Jan. 2026
The neighbors' group endorsed upzoning on the east side of Broadway alongside the Red Line, but said the west side of Broadway should not be upzoned — as taller, high-density buildings would dwarf the smaller buildings to the west.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
This form of memory is a stack of as many as 12 high-density DRAM dies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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Jones raved about his consistency, intelligence, hard work and athleticism.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Adding to the difficulties was a running game that struggled for consistency after Najee Harris tore his Achilles tendon in Week 3.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The thickness of this layer causes light interference effects, giving the fabric a vivid purple appearance similar to the colors seen in soap bubbles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 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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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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