STICKINESS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

stickiness

noun

Definition of stickiness

as in moisture

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as in solidity

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Recent Examples of stickiness Arista generates software-like margins because its Extensible Operating System (EOS) and cloud networking architecture create stickiness, efficiency, and operating leverage that most hardware peers cannot match. — Tony Zhang, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 Its stickiness meant that no amount of water could stop a body from feeling as if on fire. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026 That residential stickiness limits the supply of housing and is one reason why many young people are unable to buy their own homes. — Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Glue, Tape, and Other Adhesives Products like glue, tape, adhesive labels, and other items that rely on adhesives can lose their stickiness. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Extreme heat is set to roll into Southern California, extending a summer of misery-making stickiness and hot temperatures. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Use a spoon or the edge of a credit card to remove the stickiness. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026 Goes on smooth and dries out without stickiness. — Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 June 2026 Kyung-hoon will use his stickiness to land them safely. — Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stickiness

Noun

Skies will be overcast to mostly cloudy Monday morning with high amounts of moisture in the air.

— Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
The latter is critical in preventing pockets of pooling water, maintaining a taut outer skin that doesn't flap around in the wind, and keeping the rainfly from sticking to the inner tent and leading to interior moisture.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

The low humidity and dry conditions will not help the fire threat.

— Michael Autovino, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Construction in the remote canyon presented difficulties, including limited working space, persistent humidity and fog, and the need for regular checks of the steel structure.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of humidity

Noun

However, few teams have shown such consistency since his arrival in October 2022.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Specifically in the run game, there were some issues finding consistency in paving lanes for backs Israel Abanikanda, Malik Davis, Phil Mafah (limited reps, rib injury) and Jashaun Corbin.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The polo top denotes a sense of put-togetherness, with any sense of stuffiness softened when styled with feminine skirts or toughened up with denim and leather.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 July 2026

Definition of stuffiness

Noun

Unlike traditional nuclear reactors, ZiaCore is designed as a factory-manufacturable microreactor that emphasizes compactness, fuel efficiency, and simplified deployment.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
What none of those cars offers is the sheer compactness that made the original Cappuccino so distinctive.

— Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

Definition of compactness

Noun

After cleaning, go over the surface with a dry pad to remove any remaining dampness for a streak-free finish.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Dry surfaces, working ventilation, low humidity and the lack of competing odors from food, trash, dampness or pets all matter more than any candle.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

Definition of dampness

Noun

Theorists had connected the viscosity of the soup, which enabled it to dissipate energy, to the black hole’s ability to gobble up energy and hide it.

— Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
The oil should meet the viscosity and API/ILSAC specifications listed in the owner’s manual.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of viscosity

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