as in humidity
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
dew is really just moisture from the air that condenses and collects when the temperature drops at night
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Recent Examples of moisture
The remaining ingredients are (brace yourself) anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich, barrier-strengthening, moisture-retaining, pollution-protecting, and softening.
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
The result is a denim that retains the sustainability benefits and high moisture regulating properties of Tencel but with a more authentic cotton-like appearance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms have released their moisture, about 10 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
While Earth’s atmosphere is dripping wet, that moisture isn’t an infinite resource.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
The result is a denim that retains the sustainability benefits and high moisture regulating properties of Tencel but with a more authentic cotton-like appearance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms have released their moisture, about 10 minutes.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
While Earth’s atmosphere is dripping wet, that moisture isn’t an infinite resource.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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Sea buckthorn oil helps prevent breakage, while saffron smooths the hair cuticle to minimize frizz and fight humidity.—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
7 Feb. 2026
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High humidity from warm water creates moisture that lingers on shower surfaces.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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