How to Use absorbency in a Sentence

absorbency

noun
  • Testers loved the texture, absorbency and scent of the night cream.
    Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022
  • Our testers didn't note any shrinkage, stains, or change in its absorbency.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2022
  • Customers rave about the set's softness and high absorbency.
    Kenedee Fowler, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025
  • Cabbage can take on any flavor thanks to its sturdy leaves and high absorbency.
    Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appétit, 15 Feb. 2024
  • There are four absorbency levels to choose from, plus a plethora of colors and cuts.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired, 5 Sep. 2021
  • There are plans to release a range of skin-tone shades and lower-absorbency options.
    Melissa Magsaysay, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2020
  • Stiff towels aren’t just rough on the skin, but also will see reduced absorbency.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Stiff towels aren’t just rough on the skin, but also will see reduced absorbency.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The following bath sheets were our top picks due to their absorbency, longevity, and price point.
    Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Other shoppers have raved about the towels’ look and absorbency.
    Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 12 June 2023
  • That said, a lower absorbency level did make the mop easier to clean.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
  • That’s because high heat breaks down cotton fibers faster and can cause towels to lose softness and absorbency over time.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026
  • For post-shower absorbency, terrycloth and waffle weave cotton is your best bet.
    Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 Sep. 2022
  • The absorbency ranges from super light (meant to replace a panty liner) to heavy (which can hold eight teaspoons of flow).
    Lindsay Boyers, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2021
  • The high-absorbency boyshorts from Bambody, Thinx, and Saalt are great for heavy days.
    Sarah Madaus, SELF, 23 June 2022
  • The soft-focus formula earned perfect scores for absorbency and finished look in our lab tests.
    Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The 100% cotton weave gives the towels a high plush factor as well as a fast absorbency.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2025
  • Microfiber towels excel in absorbency and quick drying because they are made with small fibers.
    Sarah Kester, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2024
  • The 100% cotton weave gives the towels a high plush factor as well as a fast absorbency.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
  • These towels will be able to withstand more wash cycles without losing their absorbency.
    Veronica Toney, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Its absorbency held up both before and after washing, plus the colors remained bright.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022
  • If absorbency is the most important factor to you, shopping for a microfiber bath towel may be the way to go.
    Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
  • When most people think of toxic shock, the first risk factor that leaps to mind is usually high absorbency tampons.
    Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The interior foam has the same level of absorbency and won’t feel soggy for hours post-shower.
    Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Feb. 2025
  • The polyester gives the material its trademark softness, and the polyamide lends absorbency.
    Talon Homer, Popular Mechanics, 27 May 2022
  • That said, a lower absorbency level did make the mop easier to clean, according to testers.
    Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Trending Video How’s their absorbency?
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Our pros were also impressed by their speed of absorbency in the Textiles Lab’s review.
    Good Housekeeping, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The towels’ absorbency, texture, durability, and dry time earned them high scores in our testing lab.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2023
  • This rule enables women to compare the absorbency of one brand and style of tampons with the absorbency of other brands and styles.
    Athena Sobhan, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024

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