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
The texture is medium, with enough richness to feel substantial without becoming syrupy.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The mixture will become syrupy, then crystallize into a white coating.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Nectar is a sweet, syrupy liquid produced in the blossoms, stems and leaves of many plants.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Set aside at room temperature, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is syrupy, about 30 minutes.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 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
Airbrushing helps fade robin’s-egg blue tips into a deep, syrupy brown base.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The mixture will become syrupy, then crystallize into a white coating.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
Nectar is a sweet, syrupy liquid produced in the blossoms, stems and leaves of many plants.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Set aside at room temperature, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves and mixture is syrupy, about 30 minutes.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 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
Airbrushing helps fade robin’s-egg blue tips into a deep, syrupy brown base.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrupy
Adjective
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Unlike thick denim, these pants have a summer-friendly fabric, so your legs can breathe instead of developing pools of sweat.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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That’s because its light must travel through a thicker layer of atmosphere near the horizon.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The texture is robust and viscous.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The soluble fiber in oats, particularly the polysaccharide beta-glucan, forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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But when rains fall heavily between November and April, sticky clay soils make traveling around it tricky.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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One non-stick skillet for delicate foods (eggs, omelets, fish) and sticky batters (pancakes).—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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