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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 pollen count — which The Weather Channel defines as a measure of the pollen density in the air — was measured Tuesday at 2,155 grains per cubic meter of air.
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The density of the weave is determined by GSM (grams per square meter).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
That doesn’t make the cushion less comfortable, though, since it’s made with supportive high-density foam.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The technical foundation of that architecture is energy density and management.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
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Mike Stunson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The density of the weave is determined by GSM (grams per square meter).
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
That doesn’t make the cushion less comfortable, though, since it’s made with supportive high-density foam.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The technical foundation of that architecture is energy density and management.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for density
Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
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There’s a lack of separation consistency on intermediate routes against man coverage, but the boundary/red-zone role is obvious — 14 of Boston’s 20 TD receptions came in the red zone.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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This ensures that every location feels distinct while still maintaining consistency in the types of categories and styles customers can expect to find.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The exact timing depends on the shape, thickness, and whether the pasta contains a filling.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
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Don’t be afraid to hang an oversized mirror above the sink—just make sure to consider the thickness of the frame, so as to not take up unnecessary visual weight.—
Fiona Bornhöft,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 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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Understand how rye works in baking Though dark, dense rye bread is delicious, rye flour does not inherently create denseness in other baked goods.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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