syrupy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrupy
Adjective
  • Lots of Rules, Lots of Cash Rules governing property and building codes are thick and can be incomprehensible to most homeowners.
    Andrew Wimer, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Still the aftertaste of raspberry filling clings to her soft palate, as thick and heady and floral as menstrual blood.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • The palate is flavorful and creamy, with an oily, viscous mouthfeel, showcasing notes of dark chocolate, fig, raisin, white pepper, and a hint of mint.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • This is a much more viscous material that does not flow very readily and, instead, can cause explosive eruptions.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Our formulas are oxybenzone-free, water- and sweat-resistant, and designed lightweight unlike typical sport sunscreens that leave you feeling sticky or break down in the heat of competition.
    Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Season 3, relentless in its examination of the sticky contours of Carm’s trauma, offered fewer bursts of that kind of respite.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
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“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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