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
Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.
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Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
This will also make the sauce more syrupy and coat the green beans even more.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the crisp New England environs of Bangor, Maine provide a stunning backdrop for the proceedings — charming, but not romanticized in an overly syrupy way.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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
Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
This will also make the sauce more syrupy and coat the green beans even more.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the crisp New England environs of Bangor, Maine provide a stunning backdrop for the proceedings — charming, but not romanticized in an overly syrupy way.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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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Dandelion seeds easily take hold in bare spots, so keep your lawn thick and healthy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In addition to a thick webbed strap that's adjustable, the bag features two exterior zippered pockets with RFID-blocking technology to protect important travel essentials like cell phones, hotel room keys, passports, and credit cards.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Cormorants that tried to clean each other with their beaks died after ingesting the viscous muck.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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From having the viscous juices of decomposed leaves that kept her plump leak through a tear in her side, as happened to a few of her siblings.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough that is slightly sticky, 5 minutes.—
Emily Teel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2026
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Some scrapers feature a curved tip for working with sticky ingredients.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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