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
Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The signature cod is wrapped in a golden batter, light and crispy, so every bite delivers a hot crunch with tender moistness underneath.
—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
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
The signature cod is wrapped in a golden batter, light and crispy, so every bite delivers a hot crunch with tender moistness underneath.
—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
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In a bathroom, skip flat and matte finishes, as well as high-gloss finishes, which can highlight moisture and make the room look messy.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The perfusionist questioned the decision to stop disinfecting the units, saying his concern with draining was that if the tanks weren’t completely dry and still contained moisture, bacteria could form.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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New Environment If your plant has gone through a significant change in its environment recently—colder or warmer temperatures, a sudden lack of humidity, a change in light levels or watering habits—the shock could cause leaf drop.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Moistness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moistness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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