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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
In this case, the pencil has a thickness and twirls in three dimensions.
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
With a thickness of just 6.25 mm, it is expected to overtake the iPhone 6 (6.9mm) as the thinnest iPhone ever.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Mar. 2025
The Antarctic ice sheet, which covers 98% of the continent, averages around 1.2 miles in thickness, with its thickest point reaching nearly 3 miles, the Australian Antarctic Program reports.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
With a thickness of just 6.25 mm, it is expected to overtake the iPhone 6 (6.9mm) as the thinnest iPhone ever.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Mar. 2025
The Antarctic ice sheet, which covers 98% of the continent, averages around 1.2 miles in thickness, with its thickest point reaching nearly 3 miles, the Australian Antarctic Program reports.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
Noun
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Defensive consistency has recently evaded these Nuggets, sitting at 26th in defensive rating since the All-Star break entering Friday night against Utah.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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Hendrick Motorsports drivers focus on consistency; All four of its teams work together to make one another faster.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2025
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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
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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.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 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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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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