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Recent Examples of stickiness
Snow Petrels spit out the oil in front of their nests, primarily to ward off predators with its smell and stickiness.
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Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
The sense with Backrooms is that there’s a stickiness around it with the under 25 set who are rabid fans of the Kane Pixels created IP from 2019.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The original business premise was that loyalty programs create stickiness among consumers, motivating people to return for subsequent purchases.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Spotify executives have repeatedly described AI as central to the platform’s subscriber stickiness strategy.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Somehow the car found more grip at eight-tenths, an impressive level of stickiness in those conditions, helped by Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
But in Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defense, which relies on the linebackers to cover, Louis’ stickiness in space would surely be welcomed.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
If the cause of your stickiness is the cleaner, then your floors will have a tacky feel all over.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Hannah Richter, Scientific American, 7 May 2026
The sense with Backrooms is that there’s a stickiness around it with the under 25 set who are rabid fans of the Kane Pixels created IP from 2019.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 7 May 2026
The original business premise was that loyalty programs create stickiness among consumers, motivating people to return for subsequent purchases.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Spotify executives have repeatedly described AI as central to the platform’s subscriber stickiness strategy.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Somehow the car found more grip at eight-tenths, an impressive level of stickiness in those conditions, helped by Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
But in Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defense, which relies on the linebackers to cover, Louis’ stickiness in space would surely be welcomed.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
If the cause of your stickiness is the cleaner, then your floors will have a tacky feel all over.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stickiness
Noun
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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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All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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Scott’s first start didn’t exactly portend solidity, but his second go-round in Anaheim was much sharper and encouraging.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Noun
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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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In Albares’s telling, his government’s stand is a matter of principle, consistency, and adherence to the importance of international law.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Your words mean business, and people are paying closer attention to your consistency than your charm.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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This coastal beach town’s sophistication never tipped into stuffiness, and the relaxation never felt like settling.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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More bestselling portable air conditioners on Amazon Our Best of the Best pick excels at quietly cooling up to 450 square feet and offers a dehumidifier function to cut stuffiness.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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It’s scheduled to hear arguments in May on claims the new districts violate compactness requirements and should be placed on hold pending the potential referendum.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Polsby–Popper test and the Reock Ratio compactness formula show the new coastal Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade county 25th District is the least compact in the state.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Musty smells occur due to dampness, stale air, or residue left on fabrics.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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That extra dampness makes a difference — waiting until skin is completely dry means missing out on that moisture-sealing benefit.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brembo says the discs have been designed for rapid heat dissipation, while the mineral oil's viscosity remains stable across a wide range of temperatures.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
1 May 2026
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The high-viscosity gel ensures that active ingredients work primarily on the surface, preserving the core of the fiber.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stickiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stickiness. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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