as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter
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Recent Examples of humidity
That night, a thunderstorm broke the sweltering humidity.
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Malcolm Kempt, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Dust has a way of holding onto moisture, too, especially in homes where humidity runs a little higher.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 Jan. 2026
Nature—and its subtlest micro-shifts—are the main protagonists, from the green humidity of summer, the sound of cicadas ringing thick in the air to the fiery blaze of autumn leaves (courtesy of approximately 3,000 Japanese maple trees) and the fresh cloud-like bursts of springtime sakura.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
There was a smell in the air, of humidity and damp sheetrock.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
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Malcolm Kempt, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Dust has a way of holding onto moisture, too, especially in homes where humidity runs a little higher.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 24 Jan. 2026
Nature—and its subtlest micro-shifts—are the main protagonists, from the green humidity of summer, the sound of cicadas ringing thick in the air to the fiery blaze of autumn leaves (courtesy of approximately 3,000 Japanese maple trees) and the fresh cloud-like bursts of springtime sakura.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
There was a smell in the air, of humidity and damp sheetrock.
—J.c. Hallman, Oklahoma Watch, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
Noun
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The Merino wool feels soft and comfortable while regulating temperature and managing moisture, making a noticeable difference during chillier park days—without making your feet overheat.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Using your bathroom fan properly prevents mold, peeling paint, and structural damage caused by lingering moisture.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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