canicular

Definition of canicularnext

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Adjective
  • The decor is a composite of countless tropical vacations and excursions, stitched together into a singular fantasy.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • The National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook early May 29 showed nothing in the Atlantic basin to be concerned about for the next two to seven days, though AccuWeather forecasters said that could change next week.
    Cheryl McCloud, USA Today, 29 May 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
  • Light, refreshing, and summery, this elegant but satisfying shrimp salad is ready in minutes and can be made ahead and served chilled.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2026
  • Even though some celebrities and street style stars are breaking summer’s biggest pedicure rule and showing off bare toes lately, most are still opting for polish, from barely-there nudes to summery neons.
    Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 28 May 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
  • All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.
    Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • All the readers are sneezing, sniffling, congested, feverish, or hacking up a lung.
    Blythe Roberson, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
Adjective
  • Previously, the city burned flushed waste, leaving an odor around Blue River and I-435.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2026
  • The filters must be occasionally back-flushed for proper operation.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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