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
Instead of dampness and mushy roots, the orchid’s pseudobulbs (stem sections that store water) may look shriveled, roots may be dry and silvery, blooms droop, and buds may drop.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 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
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.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 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
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.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dampness
Noun
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The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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They’re made of the brand’s fast-drying fabric called Everlux, which wicks away moisture to prevent sweat marks and stains during even the most high-energy workouts.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finally, try to keep humidity around 50-70% to prevent corks from drying out or labels from getting moldy.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Increasing light, water, humidity, and fertilizer may nudge a plant to flower.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Dampness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dampness. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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