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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
Ilarraza said different artists prefer different types of silk with different textures, thicknesses and weights.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Other considerations include matching the frame to your mattress’s thickness and leaving about 24 inches of walking space around the bed.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
In Indonesia, where plastic prices have doubled in the past month, companies are reducing the thickness of packaging material, according to the Indonesian Packaging Federation.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Once the oil shimmers, add the frozen fish sticks and cook until heated through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Other considerations include matching the frame to your mattress’s thickness and leaving about 24 inches of walking space around the bed.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
In Indonesia, where plastic prices have doubled in the past month, companies are reducing the thickness of packaging material, according to the Indonesian Packaging Federation.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Once the oil shimmers, add the frozen fish sticks and cook until heated through and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
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There’s a lack of separation consistency on intermediate routes against man coverage, but the boundary/red-zone role is obvious — 14 of Boston’s 20 TD receptions came in the red zone.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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This ensures that every location feels distinct while still maintaining consistency in the types of categories and styles customers can expect to find.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Kering also aims to refurbish or relocate two-thirds of its Gucci store network, reduce selling space by 20% and outlets by a third to achieve a doubling of its sales density by 2030.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Saul Leiken, the company’s director of product line, told me there is some cross-pollination—for example, the bike’s battery uses the same cells as a Rivian’s, just at a lower density.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 Apr. 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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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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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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By the time symptoms first appear, the majority of these cells are lost forever, meaning the disease can progress for years before any of the telltale physical symptoms emerge—tremors, stiffness and slowness of movement, among others.—
Todd Weissman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, arrowroot extract adds volume, aloe vera extract adds a bit of shine (to prevent chalkiness and dullness), and celery root extract soothes the scalp.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Their bestselling Regenerating Cleanser gently polishes away impurities and dullness to reveal a healthy-looking, radiant glow, clinically proven to make skin look brighter, smoother, more hydrated and pores look smaller.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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