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
Haiti, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic’s steep terrain will force air upward, wringing out more moisture from the storm, just like squeezing a wet sponge, turning tropical humidity into torrents racing downhill.
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
With low humidity and protection from the elements, these cliffside caves create the perfect setting for preserving traces of human history and past environmental conditions.
—Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
In New York’s late summer humidity, the AMS maintained a stable environment with a relative humidity of around 15%, which kept PLA and PETG perfectly dry.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Regulate indoor temperature and humidity to prevent excessive fluid loss from heat or overly dry air conditioning.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
With low humidity and protection from the elements, these cliffside caves create the perfect setting for preserving traces of human history and past environmental conditions.
—Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
In New York’s late summer humidity, the AMS maintained a stable environment with a relative humidity of around 15%, which kept PLA and PETG perfectly dry.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Regulate indoor temperature and humidity to prevent excessive fluid loss from heat or overly dry air conditioning.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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Designed to be breathable, gentle on the skin, and moisture wicking, the quilt offers even the warmest of sleepers relief all night long.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Mediheal Collagen Essential Beauty Mask, which has a mild fragrance and boosts skin with moisture while helping to tighten its appearance.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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