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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
These features, along with a 42mm diameter and 12.3mm thickness, ensure durability without sacrificing wearability.
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Roll out half of the dough to about ¼-inch thickness and the size of a casserole dish.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Its thickness compared to Earth’s diameter is similar to how thick an apple’s skin is to its diameter.
—Andrew Gase, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
The watch itself measured just 8.1mm in thickness, but the open dial revealed surprisingly substantive works of the calendar mechanism in an organic way.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Roll out half of the dough to about ¼-inch thickness and the size of a casserole dish.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Nov. 2024
Its thickness compared to Earth’s diameter is similar to how thick an apple’s skin is to its diameter.
—Andrew Gase, Discover Magazine, 30 Nov. 2024
The watch itself measured just 8.1mm in thickness, but the open dial revealed surprisingly substantive works of the calendar mechanism in an organic way.
—Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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Step 1: Make A Paste Create a paste the consistency of toothpaste using equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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The brand integrates writing culture and philosophy into every product category, from leather goods to timepieces and smart wearables, achieving cross-category consistency and timeless continuity of its classic designs.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Their density means that they are tightly gravitationally bound and are therefore very stable.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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The models are proprietary but take into account many factors, including meteorological conditions, an area’s topography, the amount of brush and other nearby fuel, and a community’s building density.Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Dallas could use consistence with its secondary and Brown’s contributions could be make or break.Dallas News, Dallas News, 18 July 2022
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My advice for other families going through something similar is to wait for three things from your child: Insistence, consistence and persistence.Good Housekeeping, Good Housekeeping, 22 Mar. 2022
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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thickness. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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