STICKINESS Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

stickiness

noun

Definition of stickiness

as in moisture

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as in solidity

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Recent Examples of stickiness Firms with proprietary data that is valuable to AI agents should be better positioned to prosper, while software companies that offer little beyond functionality — and have few other sources of customer stickiness — could struggle. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen Henriques, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 The stickiness can get worse over time, make other items dirty, and attract unwanted pests into your storage space. — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 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 Glue, Tape, and Other Adhesives Products like glue, tape, adhesive labels, and other items that rely on adhesives can lose their stickiness. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Extreme heat is set to roll into Southern California, extending a summer of misery-making stickiness and hot temperatures. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026 Goes on smooth and dries out without stickiness. — Claudia Fisher, Parents, 18 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stickiness

Noun

Cover the pot with a clear plastic bag to hold in moisture, then put the cutting in a warm place with bright, indirect light.

— Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
This is because the moisture or residue might damage the material.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of moisture

Noun

Mourinho, known for structure and defensive solidity, aims to build a compact team around stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Junior, though Jude Bellingham's role in this system remains a question.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
After the equalizer, Wilder Cartagena entered to add defensive solidity alongside Luis Otávio in midfield.

— Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of solidity

Noun

This past week, Los Angeles theme parks had more humidity than their Orlando counterparts, something CBSLA chief meteorologist Paul Deanno says he’s never encountered during his career.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
Tropical storm may bring more humidity Kittell said the tropical storm could bring more humidity, larger surf and potential coastal flooding issues over the Labor Day weekend.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of humidity

Noun

It is often built around recognition, consistency, reputation, and the relationship between producers and consumers.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
After a 7-9-1 record under Brian Schottenheimer kept the Cowboys out of the playoffs for a second consecutive season, the franchise begins 2026 desperately seeking consistency.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

Using the fan independently helps circulate air, reduce stuffiness, and balance temperatures without changing the thermostat.

— Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 24 Aug. 2026
Essential oil blends like Natural Riches Breathe Synergy Blend can provide relief from congested sinuses and stuffiness.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 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

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
Dry surfaces, working ventilation, low humidity and the lack of competing odors from food, trash, dampness or pets all matter more than any candle.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026

Definition of dampness

Noun

Theorists had connected the viscosity of the soup, which enabled it to dissipate energy, to the black hole’s ability to gobble up energy and hide it.

— Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
The oil should meet the viscosity and API/ILSAC specifications listed in the owner’s manual.

— John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of viscosity

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