ropiness

Definition of ropinessnext

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Noun
  • The original business premise was that loyalty programs create stickiness among consumers, motivating people to return for subsequent purchases.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.
    Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • If Florida redraws the map to get more of a partisan edge, some of those districts could end up splitting communities and lose their compactness, which makes the state vulnerable to lawsuits.
    Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Congress can mandate independent redistricting commissions for federal districts, require transparency in the map-drawing process and establish clear, neutral criteria such as compactness, continuity and respect for communities of interest.
    Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The disruptions and anxieties of the AI age might make the solidity of the Church more appealing in the City of Man.
    Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Bednar has always stressed defensive solidity first, and the offense will flow from there.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Brembo says the discs have been designed for rapid heat dissipation, while the mineral oil's viscosity remains stable across a wide range of temperatures.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 1 May 2026
  • The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.
    SJ Studio, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.
    Anna Katherine Clemmons, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • What Vitamin D Actually Does in the Body Vitamin D supports calcium regulation, bone density, muscle function and brain health.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This level of energy density is notably higher than the 150–250 Wh/kg range typically found in the conventional lithium-ion batteries used in current electronics and electric vehicles.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Benson points out that cold temperatures (about 40°Fahrenheit) reduce bacterial growth and preserve firmness and prevent spoilage.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Key factors for choosing a mattress include your sleeping position, preferred firmness, and budget.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Hillsides covered in fuel The hills surrounding Concepción, Penco and Lirquén appear deep green from the air, carpeted in trees, and in the thickness of these forests lies an insidious risk.
    Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
  • MacRumors thinks this could end up reducing the thickness of the iPhone’s display stack while improving brightness and minimizing power use.
    Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Ropiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropiness. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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