as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
instead of neat squares of fudge we had syrupy goo
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Recent Examples of syrupy
Sol de Janeiro’s other body mists share this very syrupy, super sweet quality, and Cheirosa 91 breaks away from that.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Airbrushing helps fade robin’s-egg blue tips into a deep, syrupy brown base.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Imagine all the gooey, syrupy goodness of pecan pie without the hassle of rolling out pie dough.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Unlike a liqueur, this isn’t built on syrupy sweetness.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Airbrushing helps fade robin’s-egg blue tips into a deep, syrupy brown base.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Imagine all the gooey, syrupy goodness of pecan pie without the hassle of rolling out pie dough.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Unlike a liqueur, this isn’t built on syrupy sweetness.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrupy
Adjective
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These caverns under sidewalks could be used for storage, and circular pieces of thick glass in the sidewalk added natural light to these eerie underground chambers.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Bucklebury countryside is known for its thick woodlands, which add an extra layer of privacy to the exclusive area, attracting a less-flashy set.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dye stripped from photos by lacquer moves in viscous flows that seep into other areas of the composition.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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Curtis said Gulf Coast refineries are already equipped to handle the viscous Venezuelan oil since those refineries were built to process similar grades of oil from Canada and Mexico.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Inspect them for rust and any sticky residue which can be wiped away with WD-40 (which also help keep the hinges lubricated).—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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And inflation, while still sticky, has remained stable in recent months.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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