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Recent Examples of stickiness
Kyung-hoon will use his stickiness to land them safely.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
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
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
The original business premise was that loyalty programs create stickiness among consumers, motivating people to return for subsequent purchases.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Spotify executives have repeatedly described AI as central to the platform’s subscriber stickiness strategy.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Somehow the car found more grip at eight-tenths, an impressive level of stickiness in those conditions, helped by Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
But in Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defense, which relies on the linebackers to cover, Louis’ stickiness in space would surely be welcomed.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
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
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
The original business premise was that loyalty programs create stickiness among consumers, motivating people to return for subsequent purchases.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Maurizio Cattelan, who also wielded a banana with profound memetic effectiveness, is one of the few other artists whose work has this kind of stickiness, but his recent sculptures have leaned more on the public’s appetite for stunts, whereas Rødland plumbs more mysterious depths.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2026
Spotify executives have repeatedly described AI as central to the platform’s subscriber stickiness strategy.
—Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
Somehow the car found more grip at eight-tenths, an impressive level of stickiness in those conditions, helped by Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026
But in Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo’s defense, which relies on the linebackers to cover, Louis’ stickiness in space would surely be welcomed.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stickiness
Noun
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Though signals may overlap (compaction, moisture, and disturbance, after all, can exist all at once), the presence of particular weeds, without overanalyzing them, can lend helpful clues to what your desirable garden plants need done in order to thrive.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Let products fully absorb, then dress in soft, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics to reduce friction.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
18 May 2026
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All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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Scott’s first start didn’t exactly portend solidity, but his second go-round in Anaheim was much sharper and encouraging.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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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
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What does matter when making stripes is consistency in direction.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Jumping from one idea to another, from one flavor of the month to the next, there seems to be no clarity, consistency or essential golden thread to Harry and Meghan’s work, although Meghan, known as the 24-carat master rebrander, is continuously rebranding herself.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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This coastal beach town’s sophistication never tipped into stuffiness, and the relaxation never felt like settling.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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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
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It’s scheduled to hear arguments in May on claims the new districts violate compactness requirements and should be placed on hold pending the potential referendum.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Polsby–Popper test and the Reock Ratio compactness formula show the new coastal Broward, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade county 25th District is the least compact in the state.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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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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The texture is smooth and refined, with moderate viscosity.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Admixtures and viscosity agents were tuned so that successive layers could bear weight immediately.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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“Stickiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stickiness. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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