Thesaurus results for DROPLET

droplet

noun

ˈdräp-lət

Definition of droplet

as in bead

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass there were only a few droplets left in the canteen

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Recent Examples of droplet Chemical structures Butter and margarine are emulsions, which are mixtures of tiny water droplets spread throughouta continuous fat matrix. — Rosemary Trout, Scientific American, 27 June 2026 On June 18, a similar cloud rose from the Moscow Oil Refinery on the capital’s outskirts, with greasy black droplets raining down. — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 On June 18, a similar cloud rose from the Moscow Oil Refinery on the outskirts of the capital, sending greasy black droplets raining down. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets. — Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for droplet

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Noun

The colors change to indicate how saturated the beads are, and the dyes used contain hazardous chemicals.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Combine gemstones, modern French tips, and your favorite team flag surrounded by beads for the win.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Definition of bead

Noun

Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026

Definition of glob

Noun

The entire lobby level, from its white stone flooring and pillars, to the planter boxes that (barely) separate the lounge from the entrance, drips in understated opulence.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 June 2026

Definition of drip

Noun

The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Tesla’s results – which came in above expectations – indicate the company may be recovering after two straight years of annual sales drops and the removal EV tax credits in the US, which has lowered the incentive for prospective American buyers.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 July 2026