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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Additional data, like humidity and dew point, runs along the bottom of the screen, mirroring the layout longtime viewers will recognize.
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Similarly, humidity levels were slightly below optimal for devices that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
Film negatives deteriorate through humidity, chemical decay and physical damage, and without timely intervention, important works risk being lost entirely.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Fellow pro hair stylist and colorist Madison Clifford agrees, further diving into what makes these hair types more susceptible to humidity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Similarly, humidity levels were slightly below optimal for devices that remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
Film negatives deteriorate through humidity, chemical decay and physical damage, and without timely intervention, important works risk being lost entirely.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Fellow pro hair stylist and colorist Madison Clifford agrees, further diving into what makes these hair types more susceptible to humidity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for humidity
moisture
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Formulated with organic snail secretion filtrate and hyaluronic acid, this serum soothes stressed skin and significantly boosts moisture with fast-acting hydration.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Most days will be partly sunny but still have a 20% to 30% chance of showers as moisture off the Atlantic moves inland.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Humidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/humidity. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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