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as in moisture
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as in solidity
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Recent Examples of stickiness
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.
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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
The plan remains capitalizing upon the festival as a launchpad for stickiness, and catapulting movies from cult to mainstream status.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 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
Then, give the item a quick wash with a mild dish soap, rinsing again a final time to completely remove any lingering odors or stickiness.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Either the pebble clouds sometimes collapsed into two separate, co-orbiting bodies that spiraled closer together over time or this binary formed at once, with the rapid spinning and stickiness of the icy pebbles somehow producing the strange shape.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
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
The plan remains capitalizing upon the festival as a launchpad for stickiness, and catapulting movies from cult to mainstream status.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 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
Then, give the item a quick wash with a mild dish soap, rinsing again a final time to completely remove any lingering odors or stickiness.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
Either the pebble clouds sometimes collapsed into two separate, co-orbiting bodies that spiraled closer together over time or this binary formed at once, with the rapid spinning and stickiness of the icy pebbles somehow producing the strange shape.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stickiness
Noun
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Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most days will be partly sunny but still have a 20% to 30% chance of showers as moisture off the Atlantic moves inland.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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There are more than enough quality players hitting the open market who aren’t demanding top-of-the-market money but can provide immediate solidity at these spots.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In navigating the minefield that is 20th century and contemporary art, some names represent bedrock-like solidity and maximum liquidity in a world driven by passionate enthusiasts who see investment as the cherry on top.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Northerly winds will be gusty, and when combined with low humidity, conditions are ripe for grass and brush fires to start easily and spread fast.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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The heat, low humidity and stiff winds will trigger alerts about fire weather through the day Thursday, March 26, before the cooler air arrives.—
Cheyenne Derksen,
Oklahoman,
26 Mar. 2026
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Rather than fighting the moisture, the new study leveraged the mash’s soupy consistency to streamline the production of high-value carbon materials.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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But while hard sci-fi may place more emphasis on its internal logic, coherence and consistency are important to any story — no matter the genre.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 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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Maps would prioritize population equality, compactness, contiguity, and communities of interest, with no favoritism toward incumbents.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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In addition to their defensive compactness — which forces opponents into low-quality shots — flexibility and impressive individual performances, Sunderland’s wide combinations are a major reason for their success this season.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Although the heat has everyone dealing with some degree of dampness, sweating is often a source of violent embarrassment for you.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Mold loves moisture, so removing lingering dampness helps prevent regrowth.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Its density, heat capacity, compressibility, and viscosity respond to changes in temperature and pressure in ways that defy typical liquid behavior.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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The female stigmas and the male pollen of seagrasses use the flow and viscosity of water to their advantage.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Stickiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stickiness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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