stickiness

noun

Definition of stickinessnext
1
as in moisture

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as in solidity

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Recent Examples of stickiness This creates a level of customer stickiness and pricing power that is difficult to find in the public markets. — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-Pilixin® hairline booster A six-ball rollerball filled with plant exosomes and stem cells that targets hair loss at the corners and temples, with zero mess nor stickiness. — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 The cold temperature combined with the stickiness of any food juices that get stuck to the inside of the fridge make cleaning it arduous and time-consuming (and gross). — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026 High-sheen lips without the stickiness that usually accompanies lip glosses? — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 Now, this stickiness creates problems at the end of the product's life. — New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2026 Medications expire, blister packets get used and never replaced, and adhesive bandages lose their stickiness over time. — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026 Only two companies were upgraded, both for infrastructure positioning rather than application-layer stickiness. — Jemma Green, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Its stickiness meant that no amount of water could stop a body from feeling as if on fire. — Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stickiness
  1. moisture
  2. solidity
  3. humidity
  4. consistency
  5. stuffiness
  6. compactness
  7. dampness
  8. viscosity
Noun
  • The stakes are especially high in the Amazon, which stores vast amounts of carbon dioxide and generates atmospheric moisture that helps regulate weather far beyond South America.
    — Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nuyarn says the resulting structure gives the wool more loft while improving moisture management and durability.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of moisture
Noun
  • More recently, Eisenkot has emerged as a figure of solidity and a focus of sympathy.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Capturing the whole of the set-up, a Mediterranean pile on the north-west coast of Cyprus, framing its splendid size, its weighty elegance, its thrilling solidity, is challenging.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of solidity
Noun
  • Outdoors is also a rough place to work, since humidity, temperature, and wind swing unpredictably.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Even as Leo expects to ride out the storm, violence is already hanging in the air like humidity.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of humidity
Noun
  • Ryan is currently focused on creating greater consistency across Hilton’s perks and benefits packages, which can differ between countries.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The list takes months to compile, with multiple steps and checks designed to ensure rigor and consistency.
    — Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistency
Noun
  • Set the scene Upon entering, don't let the grandiose, atrium-esque, white-marbled lobby fool you into thinking there's an ounce of formality or stuffiness here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Using the fan independently helps circulate air, reduce stuffiness, and balance temperatures without changing the thermostat.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of stuffiness
Noun
  • Unlike traditional nuclear reactors, ZiaCore is designed as a factory-manufacturable microreactor that emphasizes compactness, fuel efficiency, and simplified deployment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • What none of those cars offers is the sheer compactness that made the original Cappuccino so distinctive.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of compactness
Noun
  • Children have a higher sensitivity to not just mold spores but also indoor dampness.
    — Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • After cleaning, go over the surface with a dry pad to remove any remaining dampness for a streak-free finish.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of dampness
Noun
  • The same engine used in the RAV4 in some markets, including Mexico, is approved for oil viscosities ranging from 0W-16 to 10W-30, provided the oil meets the appropriate SM/SN API (American Petroleum Institute) service classification.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The engine protectant does not change the oil viscosity, which is a good thing, and it is designed to reduce friction.
    — John Paul, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of viscosity

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