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
Mist the leaves occasionally or place the plant on a tray filled with pebbles and some water to increase humidity around the plant.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The claustrophobic heat, the humidity in my nostrils, the mosquitoes that never stopped buzzing.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The region sat close to the planet’s equator, resulting in a greenhouse-like environment with high humidity and warm temperatures.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Strongest winds expected through Wednesday morning and relative humidity minimum humidity falling to 5 to 10 percent.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The claustrophobic heat, the humidity in my nostrils, the mosquitoes that never stopped buzzing.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The region sat close to the planet’s equator, resulting in a greenhouse-like environment with high humidity and warm temperatures.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Strongest winds expected through Wednesday morning and relative humidity minimum humidity falling to 5 to 10 percent.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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Designed to be breathable, gentle on the skin, and moisture wicking, the quilt offers even the warmest of sleepers relief all night long.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Mediheal Collagen Essential Beauty Mask, which has a mild fragrance and boosts skin with moisture while helping to tighten its appearance.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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