canicular

Definition of canicularnext

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Adjective
  • Years in the darkness Trading the tropical sun and heat for the darkness and dampness underground is unsettling, and a visit to Vịnh Mốc offers a brief glimpse of the claustrophobic conditions.
    Pavlo Fedykovych, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
  • Husband and wife duo Cristina Marzolf and Matthew Marzolf, both 25, had been kicking around the concept of Press’d Cafe and Lounge, a family-friendly tropical escape that sells smoothies, juices and food for years.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • The pair, who had a steamy on-screen romance on the ABC drama, chatted about their recent TV roles and reflected on working together.
    Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 7 June 2026
  • After a long day, a hot, steamy shower can melt the stress away.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Gabrielle Union got in the sporty and summery spirit on Thursday in a seasonal Chloé look for the Casamigos cohosted FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party in Beverly Hills.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
  • Shop the style in a range of five colorways, including bold summery brights.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Adjective
  • On muggy days, the air outside your vehicle contains a large amount of water vapor.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 28 May 2026
  • 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
Adjective
  • For some experts, this may partially explain why many women suddenly feel disconnected from their own bodies during midlife transitions, often describing themselves as feeling physically older, tighter, more inflamed, or less resilient seemingly overnight.
    Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 26 May 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
Adjective
  • Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026
  • Pour the lot into a blender, add ice, and your Moscow mule becomes even more of a warm-weather lounge-fellow.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026
Adjective
  • As for this World Cup, there is feverish excitement at the team having finally qualified.
    Tim Spiers, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • The feverish crowd blissfully assembled at the Beacon Theatre on June 7 for the Tribeca Festival premiere of her sizzling new short film.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • Symptoms of food allergies include hives, flushed skin, itchy sensation in the mouth, tongue swelling and vomiting, among others.
    Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
  • Previously, the city burned flushed waste, leaving an odor around Blue River and I-435.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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