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Adjective
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The range is scented with their tropical Sunshine Spritz fragrance –a blend of magnolia, coconut, sandalwood, and sea salt.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025 -
The National Hurricane Center is also pinpointing two other areas for potential tropical development this week.—
Briana Waxman,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One highlight was a lightweight double-breasted silk and linen blazer in a pale tone that would work for steamy summer days as well as warm evenings.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
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The main perk of jumping or pumping in a steamy setting is, again, the ability to perform better and more safely in the heat over time.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Meet toasted coconut brunette, an equally summery color that doesn’t involve red dye or references to apricots, peaches, or any other stone fruit.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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This summery eggplant recipe is a riff on Sicilian classic Pasta alla Norma — with no pasta.—
Janelle Bitker,
San Francisco Chronicle,
30 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Generally, during the summer months, dew points have to climb between 55 and 65 degrees before the weather feels sticky and muggy, according to the weather service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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Like the rest of the state, winters there are bitterly cold, summers are hot, muggy, and buggy.—
Paddy O'Connell,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Use gentle, fragrance-free soap and warm water to clean the tattoo twice per day.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Aug. 2025
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Decked out in the hotel's signature warm woods and lush fabrics, the king-sized suite features an expansive living room; a deep, limestone soaking tub; and complimentary Balmain bath amenities.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Is known for a feverish delivery and inventive comedic song titles like the ones that permeate his latest project, WHO WATERS THE WILTING GIVING TREE ONCE THE LEAVES DRY UP AND FRUITS NO LONGER BEAR?—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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In this feverish climate, Khomeini acquired a momentum that his non-clerical comrades hadn’t foreseen and couldn’t match.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Symptoms of heatstroke include high body temperature (104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), change in mental state or behavior, change in sweating pattern and flushed skin, according to the above source.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Related article Teen TikTok skin care craze may be harmful — and expensive, study finds Increasing blood flow to the face may also make the skin appear more flushed and hydrated as well, Reszko said, but this effect is usually temporary.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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