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Adjective
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When asked about the Rams’ tropical decision, Payton pointed to the massive team headquarters construction project adjacent to the practice fields.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025 -
Why Florida’s Billionaire Set Is Flocking to Manalapan Perched a mere 17 feet above sea level with 120 feet of direct ocean frontage, this tropical contemporary fortress clocks in at over 11,000 square feet, plus a 3,000-square-foot sky deck with unobstructed views of the Atlantic.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The pair was first spotted on a steamy Palm Beach, Fla., getaway in March.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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Spending a week here will lead you to the steamy hot springs of Furnas and to unforgettable moments during a whale-watching tour.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
8 May 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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On a muggy Florida night, Burton held off Kyle Busch by less than half a second to win the summer race.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Sporting pit vents for muggy days, pockets galore, and the ability to be packed into a pocket, this jacket ticks all the boxes for a high-quality rain jacket.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Soak your grates in a mixture of warm water and vinegar.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Hollywood’s obsession with IP and sequels certainly hasn’t gone away, and the upcoming warm months will feature a number of remakes that nobody really asked for.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Time,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Three of the previous five matchups were loopy, feverish close finishes, and the other two were indiscriminate blowouts by the home team.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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And on June 27, Tracks II: The Lost Albums – a collection of seven complete records Springsteen recorded between 1983 and 2018 – is finally coming out after years of feverish anticipation.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With flushed cheeks extending from the apples to the temples, lips softly lined, and light-catching shimmer on the eyes, romantic glam elevates soft glam with a whimsical, spring-ready twist.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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In line with her recent beauty philosophy, the star opted for a minimal makeup look with flushed cheeks and a subtle pink lip.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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