moistness

Definition of moistnessnext
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 Warm cake absorbs liquid much better, and this is the step that gives the cake its signature moistness. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Two cups of fresh peaches add moistness to this quick dessert bread—truly, a peach of a bread. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026 Either way, pineapple-studded, nutty heaven awaits with just a hint of extra moistness from your ripe bananas. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026 Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moistness
Noun
  • The rich, silky formula coats the lips with collagen-boosting peptides, Brazilian acai butter, and African mongongo butter to plump and lock in moisture, while lactic acid and hibiscus flower enzymes buff away dry, flaky texture.
    — Tasha Nicole Smith, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Its molecules are too large to penetrate the skin and stimulate new production, Scott explains; applied topically, the protein acts more like a humectant (water-attracting substance), helping to retain moisture.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • That uneasy feeling settles over the rest of Infinite Now like suffocating humidity.
    — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Oregon State University Extension says the bulbs are usually held at roughly 140 to 194 degrees Fahrenheit and 70% to 90% humidity for a long stretch of time.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

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“Moistness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moistness. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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