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Recent Examples of mildewy
That mildewy odor can pop up for a number of reasons.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
For Removing Mildew & Musty Smells If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Clothing shouldn’t be kept in cardboard either, as cloth is already prone to absorbing moisture and becoming mildewy.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mildewy
Adjective
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Such jars of moldy fruit were probably fairly hideous to consume.—
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The last two years around here have probably felt like living in a college house with sticky floors and moldy showers.—
Adjective
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This putrescent combination of sky-high home prices, rising mortgage rates and stifling consumer inflation have forced all but the wealthiest or most determined buyers out of a new home.—
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The most common are oils (cinnamon, clove, thyme, garlic, etc.), putrescent whole egg solids, dried blood, etc.—
Adjective
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The renovation plans call for replacing the sign’s corroded letters and converting the lighting to an LED system.—
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Those kept in the more acidic water were significantly more corroded, and had far more cracks and holes, especially at the root and tooth base.—
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“Mildewy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mildewy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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