MOISTURIZE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

moisturize

verb

Definition of moisturize

as in to hydrate

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Recent Examples of moisturize Vanilla Dream Softening Cashmere Cream has a rich texture and is spiked with shea and cocoa butters to moisturize and soften skin, respectively, with fragrance notes of vanilla, sugar and musk. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The pick is formulated with aloe vera to deliver long-lasting hydration and hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturize your hair follicles. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026 Its hydrating ingredients are designed to release slowly to moisturize all night and leave your skin soft in the morning. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 It’s made of ingredients like shea butter, seed butter, squalane, and citric acid, which nourish and moisturize the lips for hours. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisturize

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Unlike many exfoliants, these toner pads also hydrate and soothe with hyaluronic acid, cica, and panthenol for a clearer, more comfortable complexion.

— Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026
To care for Irish curls, use sulfate-free shampoos that lightly hydrate and moisturizing conditioners applied from mid-shaft to ends.

— Elise Tabin, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of hydrate

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Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
As with tarping, mow ragweed plants down first, moisten the soil with your hose, anchor the plastic sheeting over the soil with rocks or landscape staples, and leave the sheeting in place for 4 to 6 weeks during hot weather.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisten

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Heating the indoor air in winter means the air will retain more moisture (it won't be dispersed to help humidify plants or your sinuses), but lowering the thermostat to a temperate 68 degrees F can help increase relative humidity in your home, and this can help your houseplants stay vibrant.

— Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Great for small bedrooms or offices, the Crane cool mist humidifier can humidify spaces up to 500 square feet for up to 24-hours.

— Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of humidify

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As the song played, the extras pushed each other and slammed into furniture while pieces of plaster and debris showered down in front of them like a curtain.

— Sarah Shanfield, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Chander Agarwal showered Felicia Lee with Hermes, Dior and Prada items and splashed out tens of thousands of dollars on first class flight tickets.

— Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of shower

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With roasting summer heat reaching 95 degrees, event organizers set up misting fans and cooling buses to serve as a haven for festivalgoers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
The best formulas can be worked into damp hair before a blowout, misted onto dry hair to extend your style, or used to add texture and bounce as your hair air-dries.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mist

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

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