ropiness

Definition of ropinessnext

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Noun
  • Kyung-hoon will use his stickiness to land them safely.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
  • Snow Petrels spit out the oil in front of their nests, primarily to ward off predators with its smell and stickiness.
    Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
Noun
  • The engine features an all radial design for compactness, and can use Jet A-1, JP-8, diesel, and petrol fuels.
    Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
  • Defensive organization was the cornerstone of Morocco’s run to the semi-finals in the last World Cup, and their compactness without the ball is still a strength under their new head coach.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 2026
  • Scott’s first start didn’t exactly portend solidity, but his second go-round in Anaheim was much sharper and encouraging.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • By lowering viscosity, complex therapies can be reformatted into thin, painless injections.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 9 June 2026
  • The grades most affected are light-viscosity synthetic oils, including 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • The greats are often defined by their consistency — and their durability — although both the 37-year-old Durant and 41-year-old James have dealt with a variety of different setbacks as their respective careers have wound down.
    Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Business leaders hope her government could restore policy consistency, reduce regulatory bottlenecks and revive stalled mining projects.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The study also highlights that consumers prioritize nutrient density and personal health benefits when buying regenerative products, often more than environmental concerns, and are willing to pay a premium.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • The clinic primarily uses FUE and is known for technical methodology around graft extraction angles and density planning.
    Ascend Agency, Daily News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • This mattress is, to me, the perfect firmness.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
  • Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
    Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Noun
  • While there are certain products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
    Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026
  • That being said, this finishing layer is generally extremely thin—only about the thickness of a couple of sheets of paper.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
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“Ropiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropiness. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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