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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
Instead, opt for long layers or a blunt cut that will lend thickness to your tresses.
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Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The material is the perfect thickness for either layering or wearing standalone.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness and chill the dough slightly before cutting out with the round cutter of your choice.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Yukon gold potatoes are shaved to a thickness of about a millimeter, layered with butter and a little corn starch and baked.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
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Audrey Noble, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The material is the perfect thickness for either layering or wearing standalone.
—Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
Roll the dough to a 1/4-inch thickness and chill the dough slightly before cutting out with the round cutter of your choice.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Yukon gold potatoes are shaved to a thickness of about a millimeter, layered with butter and a little corn starch and baked.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for thickness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
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In particular, wild blueberries contain soluble fiber, a type of fiber that forms a gel-like consistency in water, which can help aid in digestion.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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As a result, finding a reputable silver dealer can be difficult, and typically requires consistency, transparency and proof of credibility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The cells achieve an energy density of up to 175 Wh/kg, placing them broadly in line with lithium iron phosphate batteries and positioning them for practical, near-term use rather than experimental niches, reports InsideEVs.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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It is equipped with XT-4 tooling such as a full-length Agile Chassis Skeleton, Quicklace closure, and dual density EVA cushioning in the midsole.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 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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But the composer Huang Ruo knows that this slowness can also offer opportunity for pause, reflection, and escape.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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The slowness is part of its appeal.—
Kallie Plagge,
The Verge,
19 Jan. 2026
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Once activated with water, rice powder and rice extract gently buff away dullness, while papaya enzymes dissolve dead skin cells without any harsh scrubbing.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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To avoid any dullness, a chunky belt is the ultimate solution to break up the fabric or pattern.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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