semifluid

Definition of semifluidnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifluid
Adjective
  • But her thickened skin, along with her toughened reputation, felt supple now.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Heat over medium, stirring frequently, until thickened and bubbly.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Traditional Neapolitan pizzas are made with a semiliquid passata of San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella with a very high moisture content.
    New York Times, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2021
  • Preliminary results indicate that space travelers will drink from plastic squeeze bottles and that space cooks will specialize in semiliquid preparations resembling baby food.
    Scientific American, Scientific American, 1 July 2020
Adjective
  • Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?
    Katie Kitamura, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
Adjective
  • Everything is combined in one saucepan and simmered together until the rice is plump and the sauce is creamy.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Inspired by the Southern favorite MoonPie, this over-the-top dessert features a graham cracker crust, creamy chocolate filling, and a touch of whiskey.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Observing an actual Parisian rejecting butter—one of France’s holy trinity of dairy products, along with cheese and crème fraîche—was a window into the new wellness culture seeping into what might have been the world’s last bastion of free-flowing wine and glutinous bread.
    Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Feb. 2026
  • Lars Nicolaysen/picture alliance via Getty Images But the glutinous cakes can easily get stuck in people's throats, restricting breathing — and sometimes causing death.
    Stephen Smith, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats.
    Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Dye stripped from photos by lacquer moves in viscous flows that seep into other areas of the composition.
    Theo Belci, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Place the racks in a large, heavy-duty black plastic trash bag and spray them liberally with undiluted vinegar.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Overfeeding Using an undiluted fertilizer too frequently or during an orchid's dormancy can harm your beloved plant.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The new Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil is less gelatinous than its predecessor.
    Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Texture Many Asian cuisines celebrate the gelatinous texture of konjac noodles, but most Westerners are not used to this texture.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Semifluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifluid. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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