WATERLESSNESS Synonyms: 7 Similar and Opposite Words

waterlessness

noun

as in dryness

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dryness

Noun

But at bars in decades past, that rarely extended beyond requests for varying degrees of dryness.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026
But beyond tackling dryness and dehydration, more active body lotions have ingredients—like peptides and retinol—that target specific concerns associated with aging skin.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

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