as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the moistness of the limestone caves creates an ideal environment for the ripening of Roquefort cheese
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Recent Examples of moistness
The signature cod is wrapped in a golden batter, light and crispy, so every bite delivers a hot crunch with tender moistness underneath.
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Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Extensive equine-coat scoring determined that horses kept on pasture have higher tail moistness, that heavier horses have thicker skin, and that older horses have less-moist skin, even though their hair becomes more lustrous with age.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The batter is loaded up with apples that lend an incredible moistness to this rustic sheet cake.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Extensive equine-coat scoring determined that horses kept on pasture have higher tail moistness, that heavier horses have thicker skin, and that older horses have less-moist skin, even though their hair becomes more lustrous with age.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The batter is loaded up with apples that lend an incredible moistness to this rustic sheet cake.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moistness
Noun
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The conditioner’s nourishing formula also tames frizz, boosts moisture, and enhances shine.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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They’re made of the brand’s fast-drying fabric called Everlux, which wicks away moisture to prevent sweat marks and stains during even the most high-energy workouts.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plant it in chunky potting soil—an orchid mix works—and give it warmth, humidity, and bright, indirect light.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Avoid painting when the temperature is below 60°F or the humidity is higher than 85 percent.—
Timothy Dale,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Moistness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moistness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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