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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
Adjective
  • At the same time, deep tropical moisture associated with Polo will be pulled northeastward into Texas and combine with increasing Gulf moisture.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • This is progressive calypso, complex, and cosmopolitan, as the tracks leap out of the speakers with the propulsion of a tropical hurricane.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of tropical
Adjective
  • They’re protected from sharks by all the kelp growth in that spot, explained a volunteer docent who also shared that the beach’s live cam gets rather steamy in January.
    — David G. Allan, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Sloyan landed the role of Kahn’s husband, a guy who writes steamy romance novels under the pen name Crystal Love, but the 1983-84 show — the first produced by Carsey-Werner Productions — lasted just 18 episodes.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of steamy
Adjective
  • Alternatively, brighter whites and traditionally summery pieces can instantly feel autumnal when paired with moodier shades like maroon and olive green.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • While the chicken marinates, make a summery pearl couscous salad with charred corn, cherry tomatoes, lemon, and basil.
    — Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of summery
Adjective
  • It’s guaranteed to leave a smooth, humidity-resistant finish that holds up on muggy days and adds a ton of shine to dull and overworked strands.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Stage lights beamed down on me, and the ferry cabin itself was extremely muggy.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of muggy
Adjective
  • Wall said a patchy beard or sideburn loss could be a sign of a scarring hair disorder, and added anyone with sudden, patchy, inflamed or scar-like loss of beard hair should consider seeing a dermatologist.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Know your treatment options Plain dandruff and a more inflamed seborrheic dermatitis flare-up aren’t always easy to tell apart on your own, but the timeline is a good clue.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of inflamed
Adjective
  • Expect a pan-European menu of pimientos de padron peppers, warm leek salad and a surprising tuna Milanese with fun twists like a wagyu sando.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Forecasters are warning about dangerous conditions at Southern California beaches this week, with high surf, erosion and possible coastal flooding, as a pair of storms roil warm Pacific waters and send yet more southerly swells toward the shoreline.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Adjective
  • The price more than doubled during the feverish close of the auction presented by Fanatics Collect.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This enthusiasm could be partly explained by the band’s unexpected reunion, but brief inserts of footage from Oasis’ triumphant shows at Knebworth in 1996 suggest that the Mancunian band engenders a type of fandom of a particularly feverish kind.
    — Elena Lazic, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of feverish
Adjective
  • The focus was placed on her outfit, which meant makeup was minimal, with a focus on clean skin and a flushed complexion.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cooling Body Wipes Feeling hot or flushed can accompany anxiety, and cooling yourself down isn’t always as simple as asking a flight attendant for help.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushed
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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