canicular

adjective

Definition of canicularnext
as in tropical

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canicular
  1. tropical
  2. steamy
  3. summery
  4. muggy
  5. inflamed
  6. warm
  7. feverish
  8. flushed
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  • Observers in the Southern Hemisphere and tropical latitudes generally enjoy the best views because the radiant — the constellation Aquarius — climbs much higher in the sky.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Kratom comes from a tropical evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia, which has leaves that contain several psychoactive compounds.
    — David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Definition of tropical
Adjective
  • Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly star in Netflix’s Ransom Canyon, a heartwarming yet undeniably steamy drama set against the vast, rugged beauty of Texas Hill Country.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • The chalet was designed by Jean Gagnier and evokes the cozy feelings of alpine living—from the outdoor fire pit to the steamy on-site hot tub.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
Definition of steamy
Adjective
  • Although shoulder travel season is quickly approaching, there’s still time to add chic, summery footwear to your travel wardrobe.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026
  • The Barbie actress paired her summery hair color with a butter yellow skirt set trimmed with white lace.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 July 2026
Definition of summery
Adjective
  • Temperatures approaching triple digits in Southern California are set to combine with high humidity and rain chances, making for an unusually muggy week, according to meteorologists.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Sunday will be another hot, muggy day in the Baltimore area with poor air quality.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of muggy
Adjective
  • Left-hander Connelly Early has not pitched since June 30 due to an inflamed elbow.
    — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of inflamed
Adjective
  • According to the Storm Prediction Center, thunderstorms with severe wind gusts will be possible in the region, where warm, humid air is creating an unstable atmosphere.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Joe’s is seeing strong momentum behind warm ecru and crisp bright white this summer, as shoppers gravitate toward lighter denim styles in place of traditional heavyweight indigo jeans.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • New cast members include Severance‘s Tramell Tillman and Stranger Things star Sadie Sink, the latter of whom is playing an unknown character which has led to feverish speculation online.
    — Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 28 July 2026
  • In 1992, the feminist filmmaker Sally Potter took on Woolf’s Orlando, crafting a feverish delight with Tilda Swinton at the center.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
Definition of feverish
Adjective
  • Laura surveyed her flushed cheeks, her bruised legs, with a consumer’s eye.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • The theory is that the deluge, which broke January daily rainfall records for Sydney, flushed sewage and other waste into the nearby coastal waters, attracting baitfish, which in turn lured sharks closer to shore.
    — Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
Definition of flushed
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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