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
  • 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
  • The first generation model focused mostly on compactness, while the second one added more functions.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 May 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
  • The grades most affected are light-viscosity synthetic oils, including 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
  • The texture is smooth and refined, with moderate viscosity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Fusing magnetic spontaneity and attention to detail, Y’all Won displays the consistency at the center of Veeze’s output, even when his hand is forced.
    Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026
  • Success in this field depends less on novelty and more on trust, compliance, consistency, safety, and measurable outcomes.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • Women approaching perimenopause, or anyone with a family history of osteoporosis, may benefit from talking to a doctor about bone density screening before a fracture forces the conversation.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
  • The Joybird Carin armless love seat delivers with its two-pound high-density polyurethane foam core bench cushion seat.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • Collagen is the structural protein that gives skin its firmness and elasticity.
    Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • These models shift smoothly between firmness levels.
    Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The Italian Leather Lug Sole Fisherman Sandals, however, boast a visible arch contour, a midsole thickness, adjustable straps, and shock-absorbing ortholite insoles—all of which are reasons why both podiatrists approve.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 29 May 2026
  • The Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller overall than its predecessor, bringing its size and thickness more in line with an ordinary wedding band.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
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“Ropiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropiness. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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