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Recent Examples of mildewy
Storing towels in the bathroom can lead them to become mildewy or moldy, due to the high humidity.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Stained clothing, furniture, and rugs, anything that smells musty or mildewy, and items stored in spaces with termite, bedbug, or mice infestations should be thrown away rather than donated.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
That mildewy odor can pop up for a number of reasons.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Clothing shouldn’t be kept in cardboard either, as cloth is already prone to absorbing moisture and becoming mildewy.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Stained clothing, furniture, and rugs, anything that smells musty or mildewy, and items stored in spaces with termite, bedbug, or mice infestations should be thrown away rather than donated.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
That mildewy odor can pop up for a number of reasons.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Clothing shouldn’t be kept in cardboard either, as cloth is already prone to absorbing moisture and becoming mildewy.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mildewy
Adjective
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The inspector found some moldy carrots in the refrigerator and a roach in the restroom.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Fill a spray bottle with half water and half vinegar, then spray moldy areas.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.—
Q.ai - Powering a Personal Wealth Movement,
Forbes,
17 Aug. 2022
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The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.—
Kym Pokorny,
OregonLive.com,
17 Apr. 2018
Adjective
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The network had been shuttered since 2015, when a corroded pipe burst and caused one of the state’s worst oil spills.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Inspectors found widespread water intrusion, corroded piping and deteriorating concrete throughout City Hall and its two-level underground garage.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Mildewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mildewy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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