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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
This represents a significant technical achievement in the voice recording hardware space, where thickness and audio quality have traditionally been competing priorities.
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William Jones, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Otherwise, the stiffness and thickness of the fabric would add to the discomfort of wearing them next to the skin.
—Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 29 June 2025
Cut them back beyond the seed pods to stem portions a half inch or more in thickness.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
This tubular copper is available in different wall thicknesses: types M, L and K. Type M is the thinnest and is used for residential work.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Otherwise, the stiffness and thickness of the fabric would add to the discomfort of wearing them next to the skin.
—Blanca De Almandoz, Glamour, 29 June 2025
Cut them back beyond the seed pods to stem portions a half inch or more in thickness.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
This tubular copper is available in different wall thicknesses: types M, L and K. Type M is the thinnest and is used for residential work.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
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As many fans celebrated Amaya for her consistency, confidence, and authenticity throughout the season, others argued Bryan — who joined the villa during Casa Amor — didn’t contribute equally to the relationship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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The model includes in-district support and regional collaboration to ensure consistency and sustainability.—
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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Acer doesn't specify the monitor’s pixel density on the monitor's product page.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
13 July 2025
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Bad batteries Lithium-ion has become the technology of choice for rechargeable batteries due to its high energy density and reliability compared to other options.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 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 25 Jul. 2025.
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