syrupy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for syrupy
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, last April’s total solar eclipse was a bust for me, and the U.K.’s weather tends to be uncooperative for celestial events, often hiding them behind thick clouds.
    Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The open-faced turkey sandwich, traditionally served warm on a thick slice of toast with bacon, tomatoes, and Mornay sauce, is a headliner on the Bluegrass State’s long list of culinary contributions.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • These ports show greater complexity and a silky, viscous texture on the palate.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Ship emissions and lightning With engines that are often three stories tall and burn viscous fuel oil, ships traveling into and out of ports emit copious quantities of soot and sulfur particles.
    Chris Wright, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Best Times to Visit The best time to visit Nicaragua is between mid-November and April, when the country's delightful dry season brings clear skies, and temperatures are more springlike than sticky.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • His defense on Ashworth in the second half was superb, sticky and lacking in no detail.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Syrupy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syrupy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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