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
Merino wool is also known for its moisture-wicking, temperature-regulating, and odor-resistance qualities, all of which are ideal when traveling.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Wet and dry fronts, prevailing winds, moisture and vapour, meeting, as luck would have it, exactly at the top of that big mountain on the little island.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The trees, known for their dynamic twists and turns and five needle strands, have the ability to capture moisture from the fog and water themselves.
—Del Mar Historical Society, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Caffeine and hyaluronic acid team up to depuff and drench skin in moisture, while niacinamide and vitamin C help fade the look of dark circles.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Wet and dry fronts, prevailing winds, moisture and vapour, meeting, as luck would have it, exactly at the top of that big mountain on the little island.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
The trees, known for their dynamic twists and turns and five needle strands, have the ability to capture moisture from the fog and water themselves.
—Del Mar Historical Society, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Caffeine and hyaluronic acid team up to depuff and drench skin in moisture, while niacinamide and vitamin C help fade the look of dark circles.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moisture
humidity
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The warm weather, coupled with low humidity, could result in slightly elevated wildfire concerns, mainly for areas south of Interstate 70, the weather service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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However, wind gusts up to 35 mph bring a fire threat to North Texas due to low humidity.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Moisture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moisture. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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