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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
Prolonged space travel has been shown to affect astronauts’ vision, bone density, and blood circulation.
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
The idea is not just to fill empty areas, but to design a hairline and density pattern that match the patient’s age, facial structure and long-term hair-loss pattern.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch in the fabric and, therefore, to its density.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Women who drank tea had slightly higher total hip bone mineral density than those who did not, according to a 10-year study.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
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Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
The idea is not just to fill empty areas, but to design a hairline and density pattern that match the patient’s age, facial structure and long-term hair-loss pattern.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch in the fabric and, therefore, to its density.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
Key Takeaways Women who drank tea had slightly higher total hip bone mineral density than those who did not, according to a 10-year study.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
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Built for consistency, scale Dmitry Dima Puriaev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said his background in robotics shaped the product focus.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 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 10 Jan. 2026.
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