high summer

phrase

: in the middle of summer
The town is filled with tourists in high summer.

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And, because this is the South in high summer, the tents will be air-conditioned with mini-fridges fully stocked with water and Freddie’s Old-Fashioned Sodas. Colleen McNally Arnett, Southern Living, 8 July 2026 Instead, many people across the Northern Hemisphere are dealing with high summer temperatures, strong sunshine and long days. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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“High summer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20summer. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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