LIQUID Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

liquid

adjective

ˈli-kwəd

Definition of liquid

as in flowing

capable of moving like a liquid always have in the kitchen a dispenser of liquid soap available for hand washing

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as in crystal

easily seen through the liquid air of the remote mountains

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Recent Examples of liquid Kapszukiewicz said the chemical is liquid inside the tank but becomes a gas when released. — John Seewer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Diversify your personal investments and keep enough liquid assets to meet your needs through a downturn or a difficult period in the business. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Charly said, while Kylie layered extra liquid foundation over her usual combination of liquid and powder. — Raymond Braun, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 Use a gentle, liquid detergent made for fine fabrics or a specialty quilt detergent — less rather than more. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liquid

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Sepideh Moafi Sepideh Moafi turned to Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika for her attire, sporting a dusty gold gown with a bevy of shimmering embellishments all over the bodice and semi-sheer flowing skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Layers are everywhere in 2026, but this time the haircut is being imagined as less edgy and a bit softer—more flowing, more subtle.

— Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of flowing

Adjective

Fuel savings confirmed in tests The redesign involved computational fluid dynamics simulations, wind-tunnel experiments, and track testing.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Endurance Energy plans to avoid this issue in the future by drilling deeper wells to access more fluid.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of fluid

Adjective

What matters is being transparent, listening to employees’ concerns and following through when answers become available.

— Jon Lowe, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Now with Daniela landing in this transparent enclosure with him, this Jason helps plot their escape with the extra ampoules that she’s brought with her.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

With fewer trainees at the start of the talent pipeline, organizations are likely to face a thinner shortlist for the CFO seat in the future.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The Rams are already thin at receiver in the wake of a hamstring injury suffered by Davante Adams during the Rams’ 18-16 defeat by the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of thin

Adjective

Though 57% of voters say the Democratic Party does not have a clear vision for the future, Republicans hold no advantage in this category either, according to a CBS News poll released on Sunday.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026
With no side holding a clear majority, a deadlock, a minority government, a unity government – or another election – are all plausible outcomes.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of clear

Adjective

Clouds gathered and the crystalline blue broke often for ominous gray.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
This process, which generates perfectly crystalline silicon ingots to be sliced like fragile metallic salamis into thin wafers, is entrusted largely to one firm in Taiwan and two in Japan.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026

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