THICKNESS Synonyms: 94 Similar and Opposite Words

thickness

noun

ˈthik-nəs

Definition of thickness

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 These materials offer excellent shock absorption at a fraction of the thickness of previous materials. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026 Broth makes a great base for soup that doesn’t need that thickness. — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026 The team is actively refining the thickness, layout, and aspect ratios of the metallic shells to maximize protection while minimizing weight, a critical factor for rocket payloads. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 Padding thickness When shopping for a dog pillow, consider the filling’s quality and thickness together. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thickness

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Noun

Over time, that consistency becomes trust—and trust is what sustains long-term client relationships.

— Steven Boydstun, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Improving consistency and measuring demand are among the remaining steps.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

Dealmaking and meetings The high density of diplomats and world leaders makes the UNGA a prime spot for meetings on the sidelines of the main event.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Once employed for red-carpet transformations for some ultra-glamorous lengths, extensions are increasingly becoming an everyday styling tool as a way to add density, movement, or just a few extra inches without fundamentally changing a cut.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of density

Noun

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
The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.

— Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025

Definition of consistence

Noun

Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard.

— Matthew Mowery, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of denseness

Noun

This will mean increased overhead and slowness in deployment but will require sourcing leaders to shift their focus from efficiency to aligning AI to risk mitigation in end-to-end supply chain networks.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
The slowness certainly hasn’t been for a lack of effort from either side this summer.

— Pierre LeBrun, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of slowness

Noun

Upping the ante with a red light therapy device can also help reverse summer sun damage, support circulation to ward off seasonal dullness, and a little session under the glowing light can even boost your mood on shorter, gloomier days.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 15 Sep. 2026
Strollers have also long been associated with a certain, well, dullness.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026