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Recent Examples of stuffiness
This coastal beach town’s sophistication never tipped into stuffiness, and the relaxation never felt like settling.
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Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 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
Gone were the tablecloths and stuffiness of fine dining, but the quality of the food remained.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 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
Gone were the tablecloths and stuffiness of fine dining, but the quality of the food remained.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stuffiness
Noun
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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
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Musty smells occur due to dampness, stale air, or residue left on fabrics.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Despite my massive appreciation for the season, spring has a major drawback in my book—higher temperatures and humidity.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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The National Weather Service said north winds could gust to 50 mph and humidity could drop as low as 7%, creating conditions that could rapidly spread wildfires through Monday evening.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
Noun
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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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Delectables Squeeze Up 48-Count Cat Treats This 48-pack of interactive Squeeze Up treats supports your cat’s hydration with a 90% moisture formula made from premium proteins for healthy bonding.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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These towels retain moisture better than any other absorbent material.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Moss and algae thrive in damp, shady locations.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
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Kids would double down with their taunting of the fountain and get a little damp for their trouble.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The signature cod is wrapped in a golden batter, light and crispy, so every bite delivers a hot crunch with tender moistness underneath.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Stuffiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stuffiness. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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