ropiness

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Noun
  • Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.
    Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Spotify executives have repeatedly described AI as central to the platform’s subscriber stickiness strategy.
    Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Maps would prioritize population equality, compactness, contiguity, and communities of interest, with no favoritism toward incumbents.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to their defensive compactness — which forces opponents into low-quality shots — flexibility and impressive individual performances, Sunderland’s wide combinations are a major reason for their success this season.
    Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2026
  • In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The exact figure, of course, depends on the liquid’s viscosity (thickness).
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
  • The female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.
    David George Haskell, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The key is consistency — put things back in their zone, and the space stays organized on its own.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • For Warsh, credibility comes from adaptability rather than consistency – a stance that could call into question practices such as the dot plot.
    Paul Wachtel, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This is a rendering of Portman Holdings' plan for Amsterdam Walk, which has undergone multiple revisions to tweak its building heights and density.
    Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 Apr. 2026
  • In a 2023 study of postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, those who followed a structured lifestyle program alongside usual care saw greater improvements in bone density after six months than those receiving standard care alone.
    Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Sleeping positions and firmness Beyond mattress type, your preferred sleep position and mattress firmness (how hard or soft a bed feels) are other important factors to consider when buying a mattress.
    Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • All mattress types are available in a range of firmness, so there isn’t a single firmest type of mattress.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Other considerations include matching the frame to your mattress’s thickness and leaving about 24 inches of walking space around the bed.
    Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Ropiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ropiness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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