MOISTURIZE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

moisturize

verb

Definition of moisturize

as in to hydrate

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Recent Examples of moisturize Vanilla Dream Softening Cashmere Cream has a rich texture and is spiked with shea and cocoa butters to moisturize and soften skin, respectively, with fragrance notes of vanilla, sugar and musk. — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The pick is formulated with aloe vera to deliver long-lasting hydration and hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturize your hair follicles. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 July 2026 Its hydrating ingredients are designed to release slowly to moisturize all night and leave your skin soft in the morning. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 It’s made of ingredients like shea butter, seed butter, squalane, and citric acid, which nourish and moisturize the lips for hours. — Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisturize

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Hyaluronic acid and ceramides hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Sunflower and jojoba seed oils do much of the makeup-melting work while replenishing skin with emollient moisture, and a supporting cast of ceramides, panthenol, hyaluronic acid, cica, and fig helps hydrate, soothe, and support the moisture barrier.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hydrate

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Heating the indoor air in winter means the air will retain more moisture (it won't be dispersed to help humidify plants or your sinuses), but lowering the thermostat to a temperate 68 degrees F can help increase relative humidity in your home, and this can help your houseplants stay vibrant.

— Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Great for small bedrooms or offices, the Crane cool mist humidifier can humidify spaces up to 500 square feet for up to 24-hours.

— Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of humidify

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Marshall showered Smith with luxury gifts and offered generous financial support, even providing a house for her and Daniel.

— Imani Sumbi, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
For larger plants, give them a thorough hose-down or shower, remove dead leaves and debris, and treat any visible pests before bringing them indoors.

— Rachel Gillett, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

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With roasting summer heat reaching 95 degrees, event organizers set up misting fans and cooling buses to serve as a haven for festivalgoers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
The best formulas can be worked into damp hair before a blowout, misted onto dry hair to extend your style, or used to add texture and bounce as your hair air-dries.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of mist

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wet

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Water Thoroughly This is the one time that light watering rather than watering a lawn deeply is recommended.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Earlier this summer, the movement of ships from China’s Maritime Safety Agency (MSA) – a law enforcement rather than military organization – to Pacific waters east of Taiwan was noted by analysts and Chinese state media.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

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