moistness

Example Sentences

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At 2 p.m. in the basement of the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, the mood was distrustful, the air was humid with human moistness, and the disagreements over minor procedural issues simply would not end.

From Slate • May 6, 2024

It’s the kind of cake alchemy of my dreams: A glossy, sweet meringue spread over cake batter and baked together until the meringue is bronzed and crisp while the cake reaches optimum moistness and fluffiness.

From Washington Post • Apr. 1, 2023

No one will know that there's pumpkin in these brownies, but they lend moistness and help create that picture-perfect crackly top.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2021

Brining is one method used to ensure that meats will maintain moistness.

From New York Times • Aug. 14, 2018

Then he saw the mustache of moistness on Brother Leon’s upper lip, the watery eyes and the dampness on his forehead.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier