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Adjective
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This catastrophe caused widespread destruction of tropical forests and the loss of humid environments that many early tetrapods relied on.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026 -
That event caused widespread destruction of tropical forests and loss of the humid environments many early tetrapods relied on.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From the steamy streets of Carnival in the late 1970s to the 18th century Arctic tundra and an eerily familiar, fictionalized version of present-day America, this year’s nominees span decades, genres, continents and cultures.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Eventually, this flash of hot, steamy water breaks through the ground in the form of a geyser.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This latest launch feels like a warmer, summery counterpart to the house’s bestseller Valaya.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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But the eternally elusive prospect of escaping the city and its grey slush beckons, and there’s no better escape than these sultry, summery Hamptons novels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If your kitchen tends to feel damp, consider running a dehumidifier nearby during especially muggy months.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Saturday morning in the Bay Area was muggy and mild, if not warm.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to the exosome delivery system, these ingredients are able to very quickly provide deep yet weightless hydration, tighter, less inflamed skin with a stronger barrier.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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This fern can help calm incontinence naturally and soothe inflamed bladders.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Kreigh Spring Welcome Porch Sign Create a warm ambience with this welcome sign that props up against your front door.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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January’s stronger-than-expected total was likely buoyed by some one-time factors (notably, weaker holiday hiring that meant fewer post-holiday layoffs, and unseasonably warm weather in the early part of the month that boosted industries like construction).—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Saturday’s game featured a feverish but futile effort marked by a rally from 15 down in the first half, 12 ties and 12 lead changes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone can be Francis Ford Coppola, funding his own feverish catastrophes by selling off one of his vineyards.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The result is more naturally flushed, windswept look, in line with the boyfriend blush trend.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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Bündchen finished everything off with the same effortless waves and rosy makeup, complete with flushed cheeks and fluttery eyelashes.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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