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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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Many growers also engage with soil-health advisors, use scientific modeling tools and implement techniques like soil moisture monitoring.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Fungal communities respond to warmer temperatures, increasing moisture, a growing frequency and intensity in wildfires, and thawing permafrost.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The windows, which feature energy-efficient tinted glass, sit within deep recesses that help shade the sun while giving the overall building a reassuring sense of solidity.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 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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Its core instrument, the Infrared Sounder, collects temperature profiles and humidity profiles.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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This will provide humidity without letting the orchid sit in water.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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Our playing style offensively has changed a little, but in general from last year the availability of more of our players, the consistency of lineups.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies said in a statement that the system functions by performing automatic pre-departure checks to verify document consistency before filing, utilizing TradeSun’s AI agents to analyze data patterns and ensure absolute compliance.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 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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Cloudy skies will be the rule, along with a general dampness to the air and ground.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 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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The exact figure, of course, depends on the liquid’s viscosity (thickness).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 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 10 Apr. 2026.
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