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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
Then cover with parchment or plastic wrap, and pound the thicker side of each piece to 1/2-inch thickness.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Line thickness here represents the pass volume between players, while the shading indicates pass quality, with red lines denoting passive passes, green ones more threatening ones.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Gattelli and this crew would have all kinds of fun there and the central Act One gag would not have felt a little stretched beyond its natural thickness.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Gattelli and this crew would have all kinds of fun there and the central Act 1 gag would not have felt a little stretched beyond its natural thickness.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Line thickness here represents the pass volume between players, while the shading indicates pass quality, with red lines denoting passive passes, green ones more threatening ones.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Gattelli and this crew would have all kinds of fun there and the central Act One gag would not have felt a little stretched beyond its natural thickness.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
Gattelli and this crew would have all kinds of fun there and the central Act 1 gag would not have felt a little stretched beyond its natural thickness.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
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The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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What Vitamin D Actually Does in the Body Vitamin D supports calcium regulation, bone density, muscle function and brain health.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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This level of energy density is notably higher than the 150–250 Wh/kg range typically found in the conventional lithium-ion batteries used in current electronics and electric vehicles.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 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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Tiernan is tall but carries the denseness of frame and core strength of a guard.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Understand how rye works in baking Though dark, dense rye bread is delicious, rye flour does not inherently create denseness in other baked goods.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The slowness of encryption forces them to triage.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Julia's confession Fed up with local law enforcement's slowness and unresponsiveness, Christine and Katas eventually get FBI agent Dawn Martin on the case.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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It’s known for its brightening properties, and Rare Beauty’s Always an Optimist Mist is chock-full of it—perfect for anyone experiencing a bout of dullness.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
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The brand promises results in four weeks—we’re talking reduced fine lines, dullness, and dark circles, along with improved elasticity, thanks to collagen-stimulating regrowth that encourages a more youthful appearance.—
Lauren Pardee,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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