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as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing
the simple fact that molasses has greater density than room-temperature water
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as in thickness
the quality or state of lacking intelligence or quickness of mind
only a person with the proverbial density of concrete could have missed that clue
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Recent Examples of density
One of the greatest challenges for hydrogen is that its energy density is low, and that can create challenges when trying to transport it long distances.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The kabuki-style aspects of the brush lie within the shape, featuring a domed medium-sized brush head, with a firmer density and feel on the skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in power banks due to their high energy density and relatively low cost, according to Chrystal Zhang, associate professor, STEM College at RMIT University.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Residents also opposed adding density in a very high fire severity zone, expressing concerns about wildfire evacuation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The kabuki-style aspects of the brush lie within the shape, featuring a domed medium-sized brush head, with a firmer density and feel on the skin.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Lithium-ion batteries are commonly used in power banks due to their high energy density and relatively low cost, according to Chrystal Zhang, associate professor, STEM College at RMIT University.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
Residents also opposed adding density in a very high fire severity zone, expressing concerns about wildfire evacuation.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for density
Recent Examples of Synonyms for density
Noun
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The platform claims to help writers complete scripts faster, check for plagiarism, ensure character and dialogue consistency, and analyze script quality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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American Electric Power combines the consistency of regulated utilities with standout dividend growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to measure around 5.5mm in thickness.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Quilted or padded cloth playmats range in thickness between 0.2 and 0.8 inches.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 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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The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Density.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/density. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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