liquid

adjective

ˈli-kwəd How to pronounce liquid (audio)
Definition of liquidnext
1
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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2
as in crystal
easily seen through the liquid air of the remote mountains

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Recent Examples of liquid The cape is one of Irulan’s most sumptuous pieces, with an almost liquid surface that contrasts with more austere, monastic silhouettes. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 At an Equinix data center in San Jose, California, CNBC got an up-close look at the closed-loop liquid cooling system used to keep temperatures down in a row of eight Nvidia Grace Blackwell racks owned by AI marketing startup Alembic. — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 The soap is generously sized and lathers up just as well as any liquid formula. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 Nov. 2026 If power fails or core temperatures rise, the system shuts down and the liquid fuel salt drains by gravity into passive dump tanks without operator action. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liquid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for liquid
  1. flowing
  2. crystal
  3. fluid
  4. transparent
  5. thin
  6. clear
  7. crystalline
Adjective
  • We were let loose to find our limits on a fast, flowing section of trail that let slower riders fall out while faster ones could pass on the high side of berms.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Sepideh Moafi Sepideh Moafi turned to Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika for her attire, sporting a dusty gold gown with a bevy of shimmering embellishments all over the bodice and semi-sheer flowing skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of flowing
Adjective
  • O’Connor’s face filled the screen, her crystal-blue eyes piercing me in my own living room.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 July 2026
  • Beside the dessert sat a crystal coupe overflowing with Caramelized Shallot Dip from Every Leaf, Every Stem.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 June 2026
Definition of crystal
Adjective
  • This showed how the magnetic-field structure co-evolves alongside changes in the fluid motion driven by convection and the temperature inside the planets.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • None of these boundaries were watertight; instead, there was a fluid, free flow between formats as omnichannel retail drove consumers to make quicker choices, heavily incentivized by steep discounts.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of fluid
Adjective
  • Its transparent appearance could also help researchers observe how fuel moves and burns.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
  • All of which suggest that long-term competitive advantage will rely on building agile, transparent and technology-backed supply networks.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Its thin-film cadmium-telluride technology doesn't rely on the silicon supply chain.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In past years, people have repurposed the thin plastic from the signs to make school projects, as art canvases, and even model airplanes.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • Congress should fund that capacity and require clear schedules for resolving interrupted awards and disbursing recovery support.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Let’s also be clear, Kristen, that securing our border is still popular with the American people.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of clear
Adjective
  • The crystalline alignment allows magnetic fields to pass through the metal with low energy loss, which is crucial for handling large amounts of electricity.
    — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Borges writes stories that are an idea, an absolute crystalline unforgettable thought.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of crystalline

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“Liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/liquid. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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