SUMMERLIKE Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

summerlike

adjective

Definition of summerlike

as in summery

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Recent Examples of summerlike The surge of warmth and humidity is expected to push temperatures into the 80s and near 90 degrees across parts of the Midwest and East, bringing summerlike conditions, according to AccuWeather. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026 Unseasonably high temperatures hit US Parts of California and Arizona were under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather even stretched as far north as Nebraska just a day into spring. — Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026

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Adjective

Her travel wardrobe trick is packing around a palette; in this case, a summery blend of blues with pops of marigold and mint layered in.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
While its backdrop is also an academic setting, the drama centers on the aquatic sport of rowing, leaving room for plenty of steamy, summery moments.

— Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of summery

Adjective

So do the engine, the drivetrain, the burning tires and the sweltering track surface.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The customer gulps it down in a single stretch and drops it into a bin – visible proof of his relief, at least for this moment, from the sweltering heat.

— Light Oriye Tamunotonye, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sweltering

Adjective

On a steamy Wednesday at Wrigley, the Cubs’ 9-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers epitomized the highs and lows of this season-long, stomach-dropping ride.

— Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Following its massive breakout success on Netflix, the series about East Texas socialites is back for a twisty and steamy eight-episode second season that will no doubt launch a heavy helping of memes, GIFs and explicit fanfics.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of steamy

Adjective

Those same Red Sox who acquired Rutschman fired manager Alex Cora in April before going on to a torrid summer under Tracy as interim manager.

— Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Scherzinger will appear in the Season 4 premiere as Serena Collyer, a popular and highly paid relationship counselor whose torrid affair with an old love leads to murder.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of torrid

Adjective

Potential heavy rainfall Sunday in Central Florida could lead to minor flooding, which continues to be the main storm hazard, while muggy conditions and seasonably hot temperatures persist, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.

— Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Southern California has seen a hot and unusually muggy summer, in part due to warm ocean temperatures.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of muggy

Adjective

Apply toothpaste directly to the mark in question using your finger, then use your damp cloth to work the stain out of the wall, drying things off when it’s completely lifted out.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Spot conceal as needed, using your fingers, a fluffy brush, or a damp beauty blender for a seamless look.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of damp

Adjective

Also called khakis after their most common color, the chino pant originated in the late 19th century, when it was worn by European and American soldiers serving in tropical climates.

— Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 Sep. 2026
Sixteen storms, including two Category 5 hurricanes, have formed and thrived in the eastern and central parts of the ocean so far, with Hawaii alone facing three tropical systems in less than a month.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

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