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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
Here is your go-to for thickness boosts whenever your hair is shorter than a few inches.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Honey is known for its antibacterial properties, Wick said, and its thickness may shield your sore throat from further irritation.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Lightweight, all-season, or ultrawarm thicknesses are available depending on your sleeping preferences, and it’s backed by 1,000-plus five-star reviews.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 31 Dec. 2025
Honey is known for its antibacterial properties, Wick said, and its thickness may shield your sore throat from further irritation.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Dec. 2025
Lightweight, all-season, or ultrawarm thicknesses are available depending on your sleeping preferences, and it’s backed by 1,000-plus five-star reviews.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
Noun
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Built for consistency, scale Dmitry Dima Puriaev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said his background in robotics shaped the product focus.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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And, with regular use (day or night, once a day), the serum promises to boost hair density, reduce shedding, and energize the scalp.—
Eva Thomas,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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New York City New York tops the list because shopping here runs on momentum and insider routes, and nowhere else in the US offers the same density of flagship polish, niche discovery, and time-sensitive access in a single day.—
Paul Jebara,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 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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While everyone else hustles about, the sloth knows that in slowness there is safety and success.—
Kate Siber,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
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Utility Redux’s earthy color stories, functional design and natural overdyes mirrors the growing appeal of slowness and simplicity.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Regularly maintaining your granite countertops is crucial to prevent stains, scratches, and dullness.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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The high-tech mask uses a combination of red, red plus infrared, and blue LEDs that help with common skin problems like fine lines, sagging, wrinkles, dullness, and uneven texture.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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