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also dulness
as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
the dullness of the characters in horror movies cannot be overstated
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Noun
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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 -
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 researchers applied a technique called density functional theory (DFT) to this data.—
Patchen Barss,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Aug. 2025
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Write down the location, habitat, size and density of the infestation.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Dullness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dullness. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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