as in moisture
the amount of water suspended in the air in tiny droplets
the oppressive humidity made the hot day seem even hotter
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Recent Examples of humidity
The cream-to-powder formula melts into skin for a soft-focus, matte finish that holds up even in heat and humidity.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
Exposure to direct sunlight can cause fading, while fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels may lead to mold growth, warping, or discoloration.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Heat and humidity continue in Kansas City Thursday, before storms could threaten the area with damaging winds and hail ahead of the weekend.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Going into the weekend, it’s expected to continue to be highs in the mid 80s with high humidity, clouds and some chance for rain.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025
Exposure to direct sunlight can cause fading, while fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels may lead to mold growth, warping, or discoloration.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
Heat and humidity continue in Kansas City Thursday, before storms could threaten the area with damaging winds and hail ahead of the weekend.
—Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Going into the weekend, it’s expected to continue to be highs in the mid 80s with high humidity, clouds and some chance for rain.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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Meteorologists at the center initially sensed that the combination of moisture and pressure could lead to heavy rain, but nothing particularly significant, Fogarty said.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
7 July 2025
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Extreme flooding is happening more frequently as the world warms and the atmosphere is able to hold more moisture.—
Renée Rigdon,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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