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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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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The sun is blazing and the humidity is growing across South Florida.—
Scott Withers,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Hantavirus in Argentina usually develops in rural and peri-urban areas, in the presence of crops, tall weeds, humidity, or a subtropical climate.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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“Moistness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moistness. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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