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
Afternoon temperatures in the mid-80s and rising Gulf humidity should be enough to keep the roof closed, even in otherwise pleasant conditions.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
If the temperature, humidity or acidity is not favorable, these bacteria can also slumber for decades in a spore form – underfoot and forgotten by nearly all except cattle.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
As dehumidifiers are increasingly viewed as part of long-term home infrastructure, Avylo’s launch responds to rising consumer demand for effective, whole-home humidity control.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Other grass seeds twist as humidity changes, drilling seeds into the soil.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 26 Mar. 2026
If the temperature, humidity or acidity is not favorable, these bacteria can also slumber for decades in a spore form – underfoot and forgotten by nearly all except cattle.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
As dehumidifiers are increasingly viewed as part of long-term home infrastructure, Avylo’s launch responds to rising consumer demand for effective, whole-home humidity control.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Other grass seeds twist as humidity changes, drilling seeds into the soil.
—Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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This is especially important for floors with a penetrative finish, as the wood grain is less protected from surface moisture.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Hyaluronic acid plumps the look of fine lines, niacinamide smooths texture and refines the appearance of pores, and ceramides seal in moisture while reinforcing the skin barrier.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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