as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the dampness in the air made a mess of my new hairstyle
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Recent Examples of dampness
Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.
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Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Mold loves moisture, so removing lingering dampness helps prevent regrowth.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
The dampness of the cloth is key — a dry cloth or feather duster can simply scatter dust particles into the air, while a moist microfiber cloth traps and holds them.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The tip of his tongue was grazing her ear now, teasing it with dampness.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Finally, pay attention to warning signs like musty odors, condensation, or dampness on nearby walls and floors.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Worse, his visor began to fog up from the dampness of the sweat, obscuring his vision.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 Mar. 2026
Mold loves moisture, so removing lingering dampness helps prevent regrowth.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
The dampness of the cloth is key — a dry cloth or feather duster can simply scatter dust particles into the air, while a moist microfiber cloth traps and holds them.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
The tip of his tongue was grazing her ear now, teasing it with dampness.
—Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
Finally, pay attention to warning signs like musty odors, condensation, or dampness on nearby walls and floors.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
Worse, his visor began to fog up from the dampness of the sweat, obscuring his vision.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampness
Noun
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This is especially important for floors with a penetrative finish, as the wood grain is less protected from surface moisture.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid plumps the look of fine lines, niacinamide smooths texture and refines the appearance of pores, and ceramides seal in moisture while reinforcing the skin barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Expect winds to be southwest around 15 MPH with gusts to 25 MPH and humidity between 15 and 25% in the afternoon.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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Late arrivals climbed to the top rows on nearby courts just to catch a glimpse, while hand fans flicked nonstop through the already sticky morning, 75 degrees with 63% humidity.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Dampness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampness. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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