high summer

idiom

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

Examples of high summer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hundreds were treated for dehydration and exhaustion in the high summer temperatures. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2024 And if the French Riviera is out of your price range come high summer, consider exploring the country’s alternative coastlines—of which there are many. Monica Mendal, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2024 Emily Ratajkowski won't let high summer temps change her It-girl style. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 June 2023 The survey was part of a project by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to identify neighborhoods with really high summer heat levels. Melba Newsome, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2023 Spokesperson Lynda Lambert told The Courier Journal on Tuesday that prices have risen lately not only because of the typical high summer demand, but the rising price for crude oil and recession fears. Medora Lee, The Courier-Journal, 16 Aug. 2023 This careful positioning helps to protect your dog from high summer temperatures, heavy rainfall, and blowing winds. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2023 Speaking of high summer: Stephanie Breijo, Betty Hallock and Jenn Harris have a guide to their favorite soft-serve swirls, dips and cones. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2023 Unseasonably high summer temperatures were determined to be the cause. Joan Rusek, cleveland, 12 July 2023

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“High summer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20summer. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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