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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
Over time—typically, two to four months—consistent use of the serum can reduce shedding and improve the appearance of hair density.
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 June 2026
In particular, many scientists think that tiny black holes, with masses as small as that of a medium-sized asteroid, could have formed directly from density fluctuations in the hot and dense matter that filled the cosmos moments after the Big Bang.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Apostolic Church of God Woodlawn Central also seeks to restore the density and vibrancy that the Woodlawn community once boasted but isn't always acknowledged.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Cumulative effects on bone density, fertility and lean mass preservation remain understudied.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
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Jenny Berg, Vogue, 10 June 2026
In particular, many scientists think that tiny black holes, with masses as small as that of a medium-sized asteroid, could have formed directly from density fluctuations in the hot and dense matter that filled the cosmos moments after the Big Bang.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Apostolic Church of God Woodlawn Central also seeks to restore the density and vibrancy that the Woodlawn community once boasted but isn't always acknowledged.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Cumulative effects on bone density, fertility and lean mass preservation remain understudied.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 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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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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Biomass depends in part on the thickness of fungal filaments, meaning that even small errors in estimating their average diameter can dramatically affect the final calculation.—
Sam Macdonald,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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