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
Pan juices should have thickened and become syrupy — if not, remove the pork and return the pan with sauce to the oven for a few minutes.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Sol de Janeiro’s other body mists share this very syrupy, super sweet quality, and Cheirosa 91 breaks away from that.
—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
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Sol de Janeiro’s other body mists share this very syrupy, super sweet quality, and Cheirosa 91 breaks away from that.
—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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Hours later, an explosion near the airport sent a thick plume of black smoke into the air – part of a fresh wave of Iranian strikes across the Middle East on Sunday following the death of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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The luxurious touch of velvet elevates any look, while the thick straps and flat sole give it a practical element.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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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
Adjective
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If, in the following days, increasing moisture and a sticky feel to the atmosphere are accompanied by fog or overcast skies, this can signal the approach of a cold front with a cooler air mass behind it.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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In 2025, though, gold broke through several barriers, setting new records along the way as investors reacted to sticky inflation, uneven economic data and growing skepticism about how long restrictive monetary policy could stay in place.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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