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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 sociability that sets super-agers apart from their cognitively normal peers may be linked to brain differences — specifically, a higher density of a type of nerve cell called von Economo neurons.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025
This storage medium has a very high energy density, allowing its batteries to be transported from a charging facility (e.g., a biofuel power plant) to a discharging facility (e.g., water boilers in an apartment block) and at high temperatures--up to 1,300°C.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
This was an active, swirling system in Earth's ionosphere, complete with fast-moving plasma flows, density shears, and upward electric currents, just like a hurricane's convection engine, but electromagnetic.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
From calorie burn to bone density, here’s what weighted vests actually do.
—Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2025
This storage medium has a very high energy density, allowing its batteries to be transported from a charging facility (e.g., a biofuel power plant) to a discharging facility (e.g., water boilers in an apartment block) and at high temperatures--up to 1,300°C.
—Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
This was an active, swirling system in Earth's ionosphere, complete with fast-moving plasma flows, density shears, and upward electric currents, just like a hurricane's convection engine, but electromagnetic.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
From calorie burn to bone density, here’s what weighted vests actually do.
—Essence, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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The hang-loose vibes inspire a menu that is relaxed and inviting, yet executed with precision and remarkable consistency.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Building a robust infrastructure can reduce operational friction, ensure consistency and ultimately free up valuable staff time to focus on your mission.—
Leila Saad,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Allow your spackle layer to dry completely (which could take several hours depending on thickness and humidity).—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
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These scalp drops are designed with density in mind and can improve thickness and volume for less shedding and thicker hairstyles.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
11 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2025.
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