as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter
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Recent Examples of humidity
Cleaning the tub after using a shower steamer Beware, shower steamers provide the perfect environment for mold to grow due to the high humidity associated with the steaming process.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Store between 30 to 32 degrees F and between about 90 to 95% humidity, if possible.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Researchers demonstrated the molecular press annealing (MPA) strategy that helped perovskite solar cells survive for more than 2,000 hours of continuous testing in extreme heat and high humidity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Store between 30 to 32 degrees F and between about 90 to 95% humidity, if possible.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Researchers demonstrated the molecular press annealing (MPA) strategy that helped perovskite solar cells survive for more than 2,000 hours of continuous testing in extreme heat and high humidity.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for humidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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The storm will form in the Gulf of Mexico and will once again be loaded with moisture.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sometimes these soggy little babies get squeezed to draw out any excess moisture and help the syrup infuse deep into the core.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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