canicular

Definition of canicularnext

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Adjective
  • Hough included another video in which she was seen taking a ice bath on a wooden deck overlooking lush tropical greenery.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
  • Clynelish 1983 is another 42-year-old whisky, aged entirely in bourbon barrels resulting in big tropical fruit notes like pineapple and mango, along with honey and vanilla.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • Like her potboilers, Little Women was written for money—but unlike her steamier works, it was published under her own name.
    René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 May 2026
  • Anyone remember their steamy ménage à trois with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr)?
    Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • Popz Prebiotic Soda Fans of prebiotic sodas will love the summery options available at ALDI right now.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
  • William and Catherine can be seen lying on some grass alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in what appears to be a summery scene, with the whole family wearing shorts.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The rankings also accounted for humidity comfort and gave boosts to stretches of road that experience less than five muggy days.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
  • While the last few days were mostly muggy with high dew points around 62 degrees Fahrenheit, putting a damper on potential wildfires, the next several days will see lower dew points, according to Royse.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In the short term, maintaining regular, soft bowel movements can help relieve straining (more on this next), lessening symptoms such as pain, itching, and bleeding from inflamed veins.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
  • By age 50, at least half of adults will suffer through a bout of inflamed, itchy veins, or hemorrhoids, that are literally a pain in the butt.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • State and federal taxes, seasonal demand and even more expensive fuel blends needed for warmer weather are all pieces of the pie.
    Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
  • When the weather gets warm, nothing satisfies quite like cold noodles in iced broth.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • Early last month, a 70-year-old Dutch man developed a feverish illness on a cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Antarctica and some islands in the South Atlantic.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • How the outbreak unfolded Early last month, a 70-year-old Dutch man developed a feverish illness on a cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Antarctica and some islands in the South Atlantic.
    Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Adjective
  • Previously, the city burned flushed waste, leaving an odor around Blue River and I-435.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
  • The filters must be occasionally back-flushed for proper operation.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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