as in humidity
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Recent Examples of mugginess
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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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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
In much of the East, the mugginess kept rising to near tropical levels for a few humid hours.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
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
In much of the East, the mugginess kept rising to near tropical levels for a few humid hours.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugginess
Noun
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Taylor Farms employs cutting-edge sensor technology and real-time data monitoring to guarantee ideal temperature, humidity, and sanitation throughout each processing phase.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These vigorous plants tolerate the heat and humidity of Southern summers in style.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dealing with infant nasal congestion is often challenging for babies and parents alike, as even light stuffiness can disrupt sleep, impede feeding, and affect overall comfort.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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Perfect for a day at the office, the style offers all the dressiness of leather loafers with none of the stuffiness.—
Amina Ayoud,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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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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
Noun
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Use steam to keep the fabric damp.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
21 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
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“Mugginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugginess. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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