as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil
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Recent Examples of viscosity
On a team where Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry, Jonathan Kuminga and even Draymond Green can be ball-dominant in the half-court, Moody’s low viscosity style fits in almost any Warriors lineup.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Denim Halo utilizes Dirsol RD, a new viscosity-modifying and patented pretreatment that enables superficial dyeing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
The dark brown didn’t wash out like bright hues in early cameras’ filters, and its viscosity and flow is eerily similar to a thick line of fresh blood.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
The early palate is sweet and wood-forward, carried by a viscosity and flavor intensity that (again) both seem higher than the whiskey’s 108 proof.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Denim Halo utilizes Dirsol RD, a new viscosity-modifying and patented pretreatment that enables superficial dyeing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
The dark brown didn’t wash out like bright hues in early cameras’ filters, and its viscosity and flow is eerily similar to a thick line of fresh blood.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025
The early palate is sweet and wood-forward, carried by a viscosity and flavor intensity that (again) both seem higher than the whiskey’s 108 proof.
—David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscosity
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Built for consistency, scale Dmitry Dima Puriaev, co-founder of AI Barmen, said his background in robotics shaped the product focus.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thus, over time, Williams gained appreciation for Johnson’s motives, for his communication style, most of all for his consistency.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 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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Their midweight thickness offers enough cushion for miles of walking through the streets of New York City, without causing sweat.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The thickness of this layer causes light interference effects, giving the fabric a vivid purple appearance similar to the colors seen in soap bubbles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Viscosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscosity. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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