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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
The width of your clenched first from your thumb to the other side of your hand is about 10 degrees, while the thickness of your little finger accounts for around 1 degree in the night sky.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
When the device was used to assess gum thickness and height on pig jaws – which have a tooth structure similar to that of humans – its measurements correlated by 95% with those made by a traditional periodontal probe.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Udon Udon, a type of wheat noodle, comes in a variety of textures and thicknesses depending on the region.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for thickness
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 June 2025
Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
When the device was used to assess gum thickness and height on pig jaws – which have a tooth structure similar to that of humans – its measurements correlated by 95% with those made by a traditional periodontal probe.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 14 June 2025
Udon Udon, a type of wheat noodle, comes in a variety of textures and thicknesses depending on the region.
—Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for thickness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
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Composed of 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen’s classic percale duvet set has a cool and breathable consistency that works year-round.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Add the dill, sour cream and buttermilk as needed to obtain a good consistency (dressing should not be too thick).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Whereas the ogive nose minimizes drag and structural shock, the high sectional density concentrates velocity and force, allowing the bomb to punch deep into stone.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
18 June 2025
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Activities include hiking, biking, and wild swimming—all made more possible with a lower density of wildlife.—
Melanie van Zyl,
AFAR Media,
16 June 2025
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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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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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