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Recent Examples of stickiness
Kyung-hoon will use his stickiness to land them safely.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Snow Petrels spit out the oil in front of their nests, primarily to ward off predators with its smell and stickiness.
—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
Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
Snow Petrels spit out the oil in front of their nests, primarily to ward off predators with its smell and stickiness.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stickiness
Noun
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The snowpacks that feed the river hit their lowest level on record this year, with snow accumulations in Colorado’s high country peaking a month early in March and containing just half the average moisture.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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Less moist varieties are more commonly used for baking and cooking, while high-moisture dates, namely medjool, are popular for snacking.—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Noun
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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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But heat and humidity can turn a beautiful metal set into a rusty eyesore that hurts to sit on.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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They're also often confined spaces with less ventilation than other rooms in a home, leading to higher humidity levels.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Fusing magnetic spontaneity and attention to detail, Y’all Won displays the consistency at the center of Veeze’s output, even when his hand is forced.—
Matthew Ritchie,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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Success in this field depends less on novelty and more on trust, compliance, consistency, safety, and measurable outcomes.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 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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Defensive organization was the cornerstone of Morocco’s run to the semi-finals in the last World Cup, and their compactness without the ball is still a strength under their new head coach.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The first generation model focused mostly on compactness, while the second one added more functions.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Be sure to feel the soil dampness consistently, and definitely before watering.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
19 May 2026
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The following month, the Veterans Administration filed a report stating that the Nautilus Veterans Hospital was in a severe state of deterioration, mostly because of the dampness from the sea air, which caused the concrete’s steel rods to rust and give way.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The grades most affected are light-viscosity synthetic oils, including 0W-8, 0W-16, and 0W-20.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The texture is smooth and refined, with moderate viscosity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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“Stickiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stickiness. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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