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 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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stickiness

Noun

These Juclise socks are made with bamboo to cool down your body heat and provide moisture-wicking features to absorb sweat while keeping the socks (and your feet) dry.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Slow-moving storms carrying ample moisture will raise the risk of localized flash flooding, especially across the mid-Atlantic.

— Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 5 July 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

Of course, when training in heat and humidity, staying hydrated is critical as well as attempts to stay as cool as possible when training during hot temperatures.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Areas with heavy rain, snow, or high humidity are more prone to wood rot, mildew, and moisture absorption, often requiring restaining every one to two years.

— Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

Definition of humidity

Noun

That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 29 June 2026
Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026

Definition of stuffiness

Noun

Under coach Sergej Barbarez, a former professional poker player, the gritty Bosnians rarely gamble, instead playing a disciplined and physical style that emphasizes compactness and swift counterattacks.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
The engine features an all radial design for compactness, and can use Jet A-1, JP-8, diesel, and petrol fuels.

— Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026

Definition of compactness

Noun

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
How To Get Rid Of Smells A damp smell coming from your wicker furniture is usually due to mold, mildew, or general dampness.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026

Definition of dampness

Noun

The palate does pack an initial punch, with great viscosity and bold interplay between honeyed sweetness and charred orchard fruits.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The viscosity is relatively thicker, which is necessary to keep the pigment from running or becoming patchy.

— Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of viscosity

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