FETIDNESS Synonyms: 38 Similar and Opposite Words

fetidness

noun

as in malodorousness

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Noun

Although they’re designed to dispense cereal, most also have an airtight seal to lock in the freshness and avoid staleness.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
The pilot of Adult Swim’s President Curtis, created by Dan Harmon and James Siciliano, seems to confirm the staleness and lack of utility for the new series.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Definition of staleness

Noun

Another common sign is rancidity, which occurs when the natural oils in the peanuts oxidize after prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat, Cutter says.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
Keep nuts, seeds, and whole-wheat flour in the freezer to avoid rancidity and extend freshness.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

Definition of rancidity

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The sportswear industry is in a funk, dragged down by a lackluster market for lifestyle sneakers and apparel.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Chakzilla may very well go down better with younger fans who learned about uptown funk through Bruno Mars instead of Khan’s late friend Prince.

— Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of funk

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Do a Baking Soda Soak or Wash For stubborn mustiness, Salveson recommends adding 1/2 cup of baking soda directly into the drum with the sheets (not the dispenser) and washing on warm.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
Along with sending any bad odors out, the fresh air is also a great way to circulate any mustiness and help clear out any lingering germs that may be in the air.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 May 2026

Definition of mustiness

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Disputing the very right of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, New York AG Letitia James and others to raise an antitrust stink, the Todd Blanche-run DOJ made its bottom-line POV a top line in paperwork filed Tuesday in federal court.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
There are a lot of reasons to be disgusted with the Cowboys for their season-opening stink fest.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of stink

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