summerlike

adjective

Definition of summerlikenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summerlike
  1. summery
  2. sweltering
  3. humid
  4. steamy
  5. torrid
  6. muggy
  7. damp
  8. tropical
Adjective
  • This super-crisp and refreshing fruit salad nods to the classic mint julep cocktail, transforming its iconic flavors—mint, bourbon, and sweetness—into a fresh, summery dessert.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
  • Dollop it over fresh berries to turn them into a summery dessert.
    — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of summery
Adjective
  • In sweltering conditions hitting 36 degrees (97 F) during an ongoing heatwave in the country, Frenchman Baptiste Veistroffer formed a two-man breakaway with Czech Jakub Otruba.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Street style trends manifested in broad strokes over the last few sweltering days—sure, floral predominated, for example, but some were printed, while others were appliqued and rich with dimensional tactility.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of sweltering
Adjective
  • The weather pattern shifts late Thursday into Friday, and winds aloft help pull more moisture into Missouri, setting up a hotter, more humid weekend.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • Once elevated, the particles become embedded within the Saharan Air Layer — a fast-moving, hot and very dry air mass that forms above the cooler, more humid air near the ocean surface.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of humid
Adjective
  • To the right is the pool, a steamy echo resonating each time its door opens, and to the left, a staircase leading up to the first floor.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 10 July 2026
  • Fans subsequently saw a lot of her new man via a steamy bubble bath makeout.
    — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
Definition of steamy
Adjective
  • Haaland has been scoring on a torrid pace for some time, with 16 goals in the World Cup qualifying rounds.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • The deal is the largest in Vertex’s history, and came together amid a torrid pace of biotech M&A this year.
    — Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of torrid
Adjective
  • Temperatures approaching triple digits in Southern California are set to combine with high humidity and rain chances, making for an unusually muggy week, according to meteorologists.
    — Austin Turner, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Sunday will be another hot, muggy day in the Baltimore area with poor air quality.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of muggy
Adjective
  • Larval fireflies spend their time underground or under damp logs and leaf litter.
    — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Heat-protectant oils Some oils require application on damp hair or hair that’s about to be dried—those would be heat-protecting oils.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of damp
Adjective
  • While Greenland topped the overall rankings, accommodations were significantly more expensive in some tropical destinations.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026
  • Some top flavor combos mentioned in videos on social media include mango popsicles with strawberry roll-ups, lime popsicles with strawberry roll-ups, and watermelon popsicles with tropical fruit roll-ups.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of tropical

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“Summerlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summerlike. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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