Thesaurus results for VISCOSITY

viscosity

noun

vi-ˈskä-sə-tē

Definition of viscosity

as in consistency

the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing conducted an experiment to determine the viscosity of motor oil

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Recent Examples of viscosity The viscosity is relatively thicker, which is necessary to keep the pigment from running or becoming patchy. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Greek yogurt, avocado, and frozen banana are options for improved viscosity, but in my opinion, each offers a compromise in flavor (too tangy, too buttery, too banana-y). — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2026 Soon, this liquid ferments into a tangy beverage with a touch of viscosity, somewhat like Mexico’s pulque. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 This increase in viscosity slows the digestion process, in which glucose and other nutrients are broken down before absorption. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for viscosity

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Noun

Scheffler certainly hasn't struggled to find consistency this season.

— Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
The lighting was done practically and there’s a consistency to the main key light.

— Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

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
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

Definition of consistence

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Sheriff Byron Roberson said deputies deployed 10 Taser probes, but some were ineffective, potentially because of the thickness of Lunceford’s construction clothing.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2026
Go back over the line one more time at the end with firmer pressure to create more thickness or make the line darker if desired.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of thickness

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