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as in flowing
capable of moving like a liquid
always have in the kitchen a dispenser of liquid soap available for hand washing
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as in crystal
easily seen through
the liquid air of the remote mountains
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Recent Examples of liquid
Leverton called out Isko’s new coatings that give denim a plastic-like finish or a super soft, liquid metal effect.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Sentimental Value nominee Elle Fanning stole the show in a plunging liquid gold archival Ralph Lauren Collection gown and soft waves.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Put a small amount of liquid laundry detergent that has stain-fighting enzymes or a stain remover on the area and rub it in.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The other is something more resembling that first one’s exact opposite—a dark and broody sipper, punchy and robust, liquid mollification reflecting that the best of the season is now officially behind us, and all that lays ahead is the long frigid slog toward spring.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Sentimental Value nominee Elle Fanning stole the show in a plunging liquid gold archival Ralph Lauren Collection gown and soft waves.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Put a small amount of liquid laundry detergent that has stain-fighting enzymes or a stain remover on the area and rub it in.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
The other is something more resembling that first one’s exact opposite—a dark and broody sipper, punchy and robust, liquid mollification reflecting that the best of the season is now officially behind us, and all that lays ahead is the long frigid slog toward spring.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquid
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The High-Rise Wide Leg has a fuller, more flowing leg opening and is sculpted through the waist and hips.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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Automotive design had graduated from the still-carriage-like looks of its nascent days into its own form, with sweeping lines and heavy flowing sheetmetal that took full advantage of the effortless power of internal combustion.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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Christian Cowan’s crystal T-shirt dress, made in collaboration with designer Elias Matso as the finale look in his Spring-Summer 2026 show, became a sensation when actress and cultural lightning rod Sydney Sweeney wore it to a Variety party in late October.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
22 Dec. 2025
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In contrast to the crystal nature of the diamond, this layer is disordered and behaves more like a liquid than a solid.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 Dec. 2025
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In a conventional turbine, blades are angled to deflect fluid flow and convert kinetic energy into mechanical work.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Celery and onions offer vitamin C and potassium, which support cellular function and fluid balance.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, a transparent, independent and untainted investigation is not optional.—
Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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If democracies refrain from asking these questions in public, others who are less transparent and less accountable will answer them for us.—
Alexander Görlach,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Yimobra Memory Foam Bath Mat, $9 with Prime The bath mat is made from memory foam that feels plush underfoot and cushions each step, unlike thin cotton mats.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The report does make clear that neither of the plane's two other engines were on fire before the crash.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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But go ahead and clear space around early-blooming plants like crocus, grape hyacinth, Helleborus, winter-hardy ferns, and spring ephemerals.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Miller’s writing style is crystalline, and the setting is beautifully rendered.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
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In Austin’s third collection, readers can expect his trademark gorgeously crystalline lyrics interspersed with more conversational wanderings, capturing new stages of life.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquid. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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