as in thick
being of a consistency that resists flow
instead of neat squares of fudge we had syrupy goo
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Recent Examples of syrupy
Our sweet, syrupy version is perfect for a night in or a potluck.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the crisp New England environs of Bangor, Maine provide a stunning backdrop for the proceedings — charming, but not romanticized in an overly syrupy way.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Pan juices should have thickened and become syrupy — if not, remove the pork and return the pan with sauce to the oven for a few minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Sol de Janeiro’s other body mists share this very syrupy, super sweet quality, and Cheirosa 91 breaks away from that.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Airbrushing helps fade robin’s-egg blue tips into a deep, syrupy brown base.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Unlike a liqueur, this isn’t built on syrupy sweetness.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
Orange marmalade, fish sauce, fresh lime juice, garlic, and ginger come together to create a rich, syrupy glaze for juicy pork tenderloin.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
Elsewhere, the crisp New England environs of Bangor, Maine provide a stunning backdrop for the proceedings — charming, but not romanticized in an overly syrupy way.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Pan juices should have thickened and become syrupy — if not, remove the pork and return the pan with sauce to the oven for a few minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Sol de Janeiro’s other body mists share this very syrupy, super sweet quality, and Cheirosa 91 breaks away from that.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Jan. 2026
Airbrushing helps fade robin’s-egg blue tips into a deep, syrupy brown base.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Cook, stirring frequently until the mixture is thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Unlike a liqueur, this isn’t built on syrupy sweetness.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrupy
Adjective
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Keep moisture in the soil by adding a a 3- or 4-inch-thick layer of insulating, coarse wood (NOT BARK) mulch, leaving some bare sunny spots for ground dwelling native bees.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Then remove a few of the oldest, thickest living stems, cutting them down to about 2 inches from the ground.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Not only can the viscous substances gunk up the machine, leaving a residue and potentially feeding bacteria, but prolonged exposure to these molecules in the air can have negative effects, according to the American Lung Association.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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That, the researchers surmise, is driving a general eastward flow of material through the viscous mantle.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The worry looming over the economy Earlier this month, Dimon had also warned in his shareholder letter that the war in Iran risks oil and commodity price shocks that could keep inflation sticky and push interest rates higher than the market now expects.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok has warned the combination of tariffs, sticky inflation, and slowing growth can create a stagflation-like setup, one that would be hostile to both markets and consumers.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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