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as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
on really sultry days we go to the mall to hang out and cool off
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as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the incredibly dry, sultry desert air
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Recent Examples of sultry
Eight honey scent perfumes stand out for 2026, spanning fresh florals, sultry tobacco blends and modern niche releases.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
The effect is a subtle, smoky depth that reads as effortlessly sultry rather than overdone.
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Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel has sultry rooms and a fine dining restaurant.
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Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Prime Video’s Spider-Noir set in the sultry crime world of Depression-era New York City, follows an older Spider-Man, Ben Reilly, now working as a private investigator after leaving his superhero past behind him.
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Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
The effect is a subtle, smoky depth that reads as effortlessly sultry rather than overdone.
—
Pooja Mistry,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2026
Paragon 700 Boutique Hotel has sultry rooms and a fine dining restaurant.
—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Prime Video’s Spider-Noir set in the sultry crime world of Depression-era New York City, follows an older Spider-Man, Ben Reilly, now working as a private investigator after leaving his superhero past behind him.
—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sultry
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When perspiration cannot evaporate in humid air, moisture clings to the skin and body temperature climbs rapidly, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Winner goes to the Round of 16 (in a different, hopefully less humid city).
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On Wednesday, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch outlined a slew of challenges facing the city this weekend, including huge Independence Day celebrations, a World Cup match and a searing heat wave.
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What began as searing pain in one of his arms was now a relentless ache in his chest.
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Oprah selected it for her book club; at her compound in Montecito, Whitehead was so nervous that her staff insisted on blow-drying the damp patches of his dress shirt before they were introduced.
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If the dispensers are not removable, use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away any residue, then apply white vinegar to the dispensers to remove mold and eliminate odors.
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
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July 4th will be far hotter than normal for many and will follow several days in a row of intense heat.
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Be vigilant about never leaving young children and pets in vehicles without supervision, especially during periods of intense heat, as car interiors can quickly become extremely hot.
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In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
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Some people drove or walked by, staring, and a video of the cross-burning gained traction online.
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Workers feed iron ore, coal and limestone into the furnaces’ top and use long sticks to punch open holes for purified molten iron to flow out from the bottom.
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The region’s glassmakers are known for their technical precision, decorative skill and ability to turn molten glass into objects of remarkable delicacy.
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“Sultry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sultry. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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