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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Noun
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Over time, depending on the level of moisture, the beads will change from orange to green.—
Lisa Wood Shapiro,
Wired News,
8 May 2025 -
And a warmer atmosphere can hold more moisture, which in turn means more fuel for the tropical systems to pull from.—
Allison Chinchar,
CNN Money,
7 May 2025
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In the summer, though, prepare for heat and humidity, as well as lots of sunshine.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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And this Revlon blow dryer brush is a must for anyone that suffers from frizz in high heat and humidity (just take it from me!).—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Dampness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampness. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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