1
as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
beat the eggs and sugar until the mixture has the thickness of heavy cream
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as in density
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
turkeys are now known to be smarter than once thought, refuting their reputation for thickness
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Recent Examples of thickness
Onianwa is a massive human, with long arms, thickness in his quads and a tall, broad frame.
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Beat dough with a rolling pin to 1-inch thickness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
MacRumors thinks this could end up reducing the thickness of the iPhone’s display stack while improving brightness and minimizing power use.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Then cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and pound the thicker side of each piece to 1/2-inch thickness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Beat dough with a rolling pin to 1-inch thickness.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
MacRumors thinks this could end up reducing the thickness of the iPhone’s display stack while improving brightness and minimizing power use.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
Then cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and pound the thicker side of each piece to 1/2-inch thickness.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
Noun
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The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is a story that goes back a century, when low-density residential communities became the ideal in Los Angeles.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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This third-gen chemistry delivers a 10-fold increase in energy density over its first iteration.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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The success from the Chicago Cubs this season can be attributed to several different things: the presence of Kyle Tucker in the lineup, the emergence of Pete Crow-Armstrong and Seiya Suzuki as two of the biggest run producers in the league, or even the consistence of the starting rotation.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Understand how rye works in baking Though dark, dense rye bread is delicious, rye flour does not inherently create denseness in other baked goods.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The slowness of encryption forces them to triage.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Julia's confession Fed up with local law enforcement's slowness and unresponsiveness, Christine and Katas eventually get FBI agent Dawn Martin on the case.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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This Wavytalk mask is equipped with three light settings to target fine lines, acne, and dullness, respectively.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists recommend a vitamin C serum to help reduce hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and overall skin dullness.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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