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Adjective
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Outdoor weddings, whether on a tropical island or in a backyard, naturally lend themselves to playful pops of color and pattern.—
Kate Donovan,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 2026 -
Relief might come this summer in the form of El Niño, the weather phenomenon that warms the ocean surface in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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At the first in-person BookCon in seven years, approximately 3,000 fans of the steamy hockey romance greeted author Rachel Reid and show creator Jacob Tierney with ear-splitting screams on April 18.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Villaraigosa’s steamy personal life, including an affair with a TV reporter and subsequent divorce from his wife in 2007, were regular fodder for headlines during his tenure as mayor from 2005 to 2013.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Coffee selections shift with the seasons, as in a frothy, summery shakerato that pulls sweetness from agave rather than sugar, or a sultry banana bread latte.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Each cup is sprinkled with summery glass designs, from fruits to flowers, and has a dome lid, perfect for taking your favorite drink on the go.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The advancing hot, dry air is actually heavier than muggy air, and this dry air pushes the moist air upward, disrupting the cap.—
Perry Samson,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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If your kitchen tends to feel damp, consider running a dehumidifier nearby during especially muggy months.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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The lefty underwent his second Tommy John surgery in August 2023 and then missed the entire 2025 season due to an inflamed nerve in his left triceps.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Thanks to the exosome delivery system, these ingredients are able to very quickly provide deep yet weightless hydration, tighter, less inflamed skin with a stronger barrier.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But with warm weather and wildfire season ahead, community leaders would prefer to see a full reservoir even if the water isn’t suitable for drinking.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 allergy season is objectively worse than last year’s, driven by warmer temperatures and rising CO2 levels pushing plants to produce more pollen than ever before.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This measure is a direct response to Mayor Brandon Johnson’s feverish attempt late last year to tax the largest private-sector employers in Chicago to the tune of $21 per job per month.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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After reluctantly agreeing to be a temporary adviser, Jobs took over as CEO and masterminded an innovation factory that churned out the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad in a decade-long burst of feverish creativity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Makeup Deals Under $25 My current makeup fixations are glowy bases and flushed cheeks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The study also found that the highest lead levels appeared in first-draw samples — water that had been sitting in pipes for several hours — while concentrations dropped after the tap was flushed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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