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
The dampness of their skin draws a burring frenzy of sandflies and they are driven from the reservoir’s edge, Tamsin swatting her sunhat in wide arcs to fend them off.
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Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampness
Noun
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Infused with amino peptides to firm and smooth the skin, niacinamide to nourish the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid for a plumping touch, Olay’s lifting cream offers moisture with an extra dose of rejuvenating benefits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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Electronics The problem with cleaning electronics with an all-purpose cleaner largely comes down to moisture.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery can be expected.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The humidity level hovered at 17%.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Dampness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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