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
Cloudy skies will be the rule, along with a general dampness to the air and ground.
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Bill Kelly, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.
—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
Bill Kelly, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.
—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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Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most days will be partly sunny but still have a 20% to 30% chance of showers as moisture off the Atlantic moves inland.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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This will provide humidity without letting the orchid sit in water.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Dampness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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