ropiness

noun

Definition of ropinessnext
as in stickiness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ropiness
  1. solidity
  2. viscosity
  3. consistency
  4. density
  5. thickness
Noun
  • In these scenes, Schrader films with a visual romanticism and a loving attachment to the era’s physical stylings: the sleek lines of Leo’s mid-sixties Corvair, the swooping modernism of a new airport, the gleam of a diner counter, the confident solidity of the refrigerators and telephones.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
  • This is largely for defensive purposes — more height, solidity and guarding against transitions — with width coming from the winger in front.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of solidity
Noun
  • Then, to understand how well the mud flowed, the researchers placed some on a machine called a rheometer that spun the sample and measured its viscosity.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The Tequila is smooth and creamy on the palate with a noticeable mouth weight and viscosity.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of viscosity
Noun
  • The traditional restaurant experiences brought consistency for diners and hopefully a steadier, more predictable income for the teams behind them.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Places with the biggest waves -- Hawaii, Alaska and the Pacific coast -- are the best locations to utilize wave energy converters due to the strength and consistency of the waves, the experts said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of consistency
Noun
  • Long-term risks may include fertility challenges and possible harm to bone density, but the group says those risks require further study.
    Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
  • The Hero 13 features a new interchangeable lens system, with Macro, Ultra Wide, and Anamorphic lenses, plus a set of four neutral density filters (all sold separately).
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of density
Noun
  • Or consider another possible tweak to standard dimensions that would boost a building’s versatility: modifying its thickness, especially toward the bottom.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The thickness of the icing will determine its drying time.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of thickness
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