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Recent Examples of stuffiness
Perfect for a day at the office, the style offers all the dressiness of leather loafers with none of the stuffiness.
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Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Many equate an omakase restaurant with stuffiness and outrageous prices.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
Many equate an omakase restaurant with stuffiness and outrageous prices.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffiness
Noun
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The dampness of their skin draws a burring frenzy of sandflies and they are driven from the reservoir’s edge, Tamsin swatting her sunhat in wide arcs to fend them off.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Potatoes cure best in warm, dark locations with good airflow, high humidity, and a temperature range between 45°F and 60°F.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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Bentonville is particularly appealing in the fall, when the temperatures and humidity drop and the autumn colors arrive—the perfect conditions for biking.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tropical soup What’s happening both in and over nearby oceans is to blame for this summer’s excessive mugginess.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Attempting to seal the wound can cause more damage by trapping moisture.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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These machines quietly work in the background, pulling moisture out of the air, helping to prevent mold, mildew and water damage.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Use a damp, soapy cloth or spray disinfectant onto a cloth and wipe down every one.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Serratia also thrives in damp, nutrient-rich environments where soap, shampoo, and body oils accumulate, said Don Thushara Galbadage, PhD, MPH, an associate professor of public health at Texas Christian University.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, users expect protection without bulk, grip without stickiness, and magnetic precision that works seamlessly with wireless charging.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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Most sprays are made with 20 to 35% of this magnesium chloride solution, and some formulators may include humectants like glycerin and other soothing agents to offset the dryness and stickiness that the magnesium oil might have.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
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Extensive equine-coat scoring determined that horses kept on pasture have higher tail moistness, that heavier horses have thicker skin, and that older horses have less-moist skin, even though their hair becomes more lustrous with age.—
Rafil Kroll-Zaidi,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The batter is loaded up with apples that lend an incredible moistness to this rustic sheet cake.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Stuffiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffiness. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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