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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
The material is buttery-soft and just the right level of thickness to function for all seasons.
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Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Our testers looked at the thickness and width of the band, padding, underwiring, and how well the bra was able to stay up throughout the day without slipping.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Landing mats are suited for smaller drops and falls, generally having a thickness of fewer than 2 inches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Participants in a resistance training program saw an increase in muscle thickness, along with improvements in strength and body composition.10
5.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
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Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2025
Our testers looked at the thickness and width of the band, padding, underwiring, and how well the bra was able to stay up throughout the day without slipping.
—Michelle Rostamian, People.com, 22 May 2025
Landing mats are suited for smaller drops and falls, generally having a thickness of fewer than 2 inches.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Participants in a resistance training program saw an increase in muscle thickness, along with improvements in strength and body composition.10
5.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for thickness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thickness
Noun
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Character is measured in consistency, and your long-term impact within community is being shaped now.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 May 2025
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The idea is to align your goals with your authentic self and approach them with compassion and consistency.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The commission is currently charged with giving final approval for Envision Evanston 2045, an initiative that would increase density that Biss has strongly supported.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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On a per-acre basis, cannabis can use slightly less or more water than avocados depending on planting density and climate.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Mercury News,
23 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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