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Recent Examples of stuffiness
That leaves us with smart solutions and savvy helpers that are specifically designed to minimize the heat, remove stuffiness, and provide soothing, cooling relief.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
Opening your bedroom window in winter can improve sleep by lowering your body temperature and reducing stuffiness.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
Marsa’s butlers are trained by the British Butler Academy, but there’s no stuffiness here.
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Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
While the town has a strong year-round community, these months offer the fullest version of its coastal energy—lively but still low-key, and easily accessible without Hamptons-style crowds or stuffiness.
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Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Jan. 2026
The swanky downtown establishment offers fine dining – hold the stuffiness.
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Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
10 Dec. 2025
The hospitality is second to none, but don't expect any of the stuffiness of a luxury five-star hotel.
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Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
9 Dec. 2025
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Here are nine couches for small spaces that channel elegance without stuffiness.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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
Opening your bedroom window in winter can improve sleep by lowering your body temperature and reducing stuffiness.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
Marsa’s butlers are trained by the British Butler Academy, but there’s no stuffiness here.
—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
While the town has a strong year-round community, these months offer the fullest version of its coastal energy—lively but still low-key, and easily accessible without Hamptons-style crowds or stuffiness.
—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Jan. 2026
The swanky downtown establishment offers fine dining – hold the stuffiness.
—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
10 Dec. 2025
The hospitality is second to none, but don't expect any of the stuffiness of a luxury five-star hotel.
—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffiness
Noun
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Dry surfaces, working ventilation, low humidity and the lack of competing odors from food, trash, dampness or pets all matter more than any candle.
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How To Get Rid Of Smells A damp smell coming from your wicker furniture is usually due to mold, mildew, or general dampness.
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Red flag warnings, which mean conditions such as low humidity, warm temperatures and strong winds can create an extreme wildfire risk, were in effect Friday and stretched from Idaho to southern Arizona and New Mexico.
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With multiple days of hot temperatures combined with high humidity, health impacts become more likely, and anyone without adequate hydration or cooling could be affected, the weather service said.
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Temperatures are expected to return to normal levels, with the hottest places expected to peak in the mid-80s with some mugginess attached.
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Tropical soup What’s happening both in and over nearby oceans is to blame for this summer’s excessive mugginess.
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The rich blend of shea butter, murumuru butter, coconut oil, and vitamin C coats lips in lasting moisture overnight.
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Adding a fan, dehumidifier, a chemical desiccant like DampRid, or a moisture-absorbing plant to your laundry room can improve humidity levels and increase air circulation.
Noun
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Plan on a damp and rumbly late evening across the Baltimore metro and surrounding areas.
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The fillets should be a little damp, but not soaking wet.
Noun
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Use a spoon or the edge of a credit card to remove the stickiness.
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Goes on smooth and dries out without stickiness.
Noun
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Either way, pineapple-studded, nutty heaven awaits with just a hint of extra moistness from your ripe bananas.
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Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.
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“Stuffiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffiness. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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