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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 pre-rolled dough had an irregular thickness, resulting in uneven baking.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Cut circles or squares from sturdy sections of your clothing, then layer two pieces together for extra thickness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
The viscose and cotton blend has a soft sheen that catches the sun while still delivering a high-quality thickness that filters out light when closed for more privacy.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In the United States, it is used in medical devices and measurement gauges, such as industrial devices that measure the thickness of materials.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
Cut circles or squares from sturdy sections of your clothing, then layer two pieces together for extra thickness.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
The viscose and cotton blend has a soft sheen that catches the sun while still delivering a high-quality thickness that filters out light when closed for more privacy.
—Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
In the United States, it is used in medical devices and measurement gauges, such as industrial devices that measure the thickness of materials.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thickness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
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Both men argued that, after the media mogul's death, the company would need stability in the top leadership ranks and consistency in its core conservative principles to retain the loyalty of its audiences.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Packers’ defense sacked Goff four times in this NFC North battle as the Lions’ offense struggled to find consistency early in their campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Two additional layers—a high-density foam base foundation and a plush middle layer—combine to create a supportive mattress that cradles your body and offers head-to-toe pressure relief.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
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My guess is that many of those fans are in the American south, in the middle of SEC and Big 12 country, where the density of NFL teams is comparatively light.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 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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There is a growing appetite for slowness, intimacy, authenticity.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The failure that followed—marked by FEMA's slowness and disorganization—laid bare systemic neglect and inequities, the scars of which still run deep in Louisiana, Mississippi, and beyond.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Though Brezavscek says anyone noticing dryness or dullness, or looking for a gentle, yet effective product post-treatment—think microneedling, laser, or Botox—can benefit from this serum, those interested in more intensive repair might appreciate the brand’s new 3xGF Serum instead.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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Targeting skin barrier vitality above all, Cloud Cushion works to prevent the dullness that can occur from dehydration and improve brightness over time.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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