semifluid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifluid
Adjective
  • The line spread test measures the distance a liquid or semiliquid flows across a flat surface.
    Science & Food, Discover Magazine, 30 July 2013
  • These pieces, divided between older continental crust and younger oceanic crust, ride atop the gooey asthenosphere, a semiliquid layer of magma and partly melted rock.
    Gemma Tarlach, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2019
Adjective
  • On the engineering side, the plan is to design a better speaker, targeting the ideal frequency response for a turbid ecosystem, and doing so in a way that drives down the cost.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Grass carp make the water more turbid; stiltgrass and common reed can block sight lines and reduce property values; and sea lamprey are a shocking sight when they are attached to sport fish.
    Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2024
Adjective
  • Tasting notes: Strawberry pastry, fresh raspberry, and a creamy bubble texture.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Tasters kept coming back to it for its delicate balance of light and buoyant tang with creamy and decadent texture.
    Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • Often, Marvin came up with performances on the spot as DoP Ruslan Fedotov filmed – for instance, writhing in a glutinous pool of mud.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Testers found that The Only Bean’s edamame pasta absorbed the sauces and flavors of their favorite dishes beautifully, and as a bonus, cooked faster than your standard glutinous options.
    Grace McCarty, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Adjective
  • These directorial techniques introduce an element of transgressive humor that directly competes with the film’s horror elements, diminishing The Front Room’s impact as an undiluted genre experience without substantive compensation for the loss.
    Justin Lowe, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
  • Discerning movie watchers too begin to stay away from theaters and prefer to enjoy the undiluted artistic version of their favorite indie filmmakers digitally.
    Viren Naidu, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • What Does Soju Taste Like? With its crisp and neutral flavor profile, soju is often compared to vodka, but with a slightly sweeter taste, more viscous texture, and lower alcohol content—typically about half that of vodka.
    Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2025
  • Beta-glucan forms a viscous (thick) substance in the body that draws in cholesterol and helps remove it.
    Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 6 May 2025
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“Semifluid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifluid. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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