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
Can Brightline passengers walk to their ultimate destination after exiting the train facing the heat, humidity and rain that is Florida?
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Post-shower humidity comes for us all.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
But is that good enough to handle the heat and humidity of South Florida, which rookies and transplants typically need time to adjust to?
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Plants are rarely damaged by deer and tolerate the heat and humidity of Southern gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Post-shower humidity comes for us all.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
But is that good enough to handle the heat and humidity of South Florida, which rookies and transplants typically need time to adjust to?
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Plants are rarely damaged by deer and tolerate the heat and humidity of Southern gardens.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for humidity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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Delectables Squeeze Up 48-Count Cat Treats This 48-pack of interactive Squeeze Up treats supports your cat’s hydration with a 90% moisture formula made from premium proteins for healthy bonding.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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These towels retain moisture better than any other absorbent material.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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