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
High-density metros also tend to see higher home prices, meaning that buyers in these areas face a double-whammy of high home prices and often, high HOA fees.
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The mass density in orbit, also known as the mass per cubic kilometer, provides a clue not only to the chance of orbital collisions but also to those collisions’ consequences.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
With consistent use, this hair and scalp serum helps reduce hair breakage, improve density, and support stronger growth, making hair feel more resilient.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Neeson’s serious demeanor juxtaposed with the playful density and bizarre escapades of his crime fighting character make for a uproarious comedy, true to the Zucker Brothers’ original tone.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The mass density in orbit, also known as the mass per cubic kilometer, provides a clue not only to the chance of orbital collisions but also to those collisions’ consequences.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Sep. 2025
With consistent use, this hair and scalp serum helps reduce hair breakage, improve density, and support stronger growth, making hair feel more resilient.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Sep. 2025
Neeson’s serious demeanor juxtaposed with the playful density and bizarre escapades of his crime fighting character make for a uproarious comedy, true to the Zucker Brothers’ original tone.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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Spurgeon has logged 933 games for the Wild, been a model of consistency (416 points, most by a defenseman) and is now the captain.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The approach was overseen by Pedro de Diego, one of Spain’s leading prosthetic makeup artists, who designed each effect individually during the screenwriting phase to ensure consistency and cinematic impact.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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Picture the thickness of each thread and of the intervals between them.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Turn with thin metal spatula and continue to cook until light golden brown on other side, about 1-3 minutes, depending on thickness of fish.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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