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Recent Examples of summery
Yaşar said the baby blue tone feels fresh and summery, while visible slubs keep the fabric grounded in authentic denim.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The result is a rich, iridescent bronze with a slight purple undertone—the perfect way to winterize a traditionally summery shade.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
There's the sweetness from the pineapple, a hint of heat from jalapeños, and when combined with red and green cabbage make a summery slaw.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
This summery dish is a favorite for lunch, potlucks, and dinner among BHG readers.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
The result is a rich, iridescent bronze with a slight purple undertone—the perfect way to winterize a traditionally summery shade.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Jan. 2026
There's the sweetness from the pineapple, a hint of heat from jalapeños, and when combined with red and green cabbage make a summery slaw.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
This summery dish is a favorite for lunch, potlucks, and dinner among BHG readers.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summery
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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
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Tekton defines it as the most thermally efficient canopy on the market, providing an interior made to remain cooler on sweltering summer days and warmer on frigid winter days than thermally conductive aluminum units.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the summer months, the journey was a sweltering one, with dozens of sticky, sweaty passengers crammed together in the heat.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
4 Mar. 2026
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Marathon organizers in the past have canceled races or moved them earlier or later because of hot and humid conditions.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Southerners are no stranger to the warm, humid summers.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The three leading Democrats are enmeshed in a torrid fight for their political lives.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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After closing the season strong and leading Team USA to gold at the World Championships, Nazar started the 2025-26 season at a torrid pace.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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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
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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
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The owner of The Jessica Simpson Collection’s darker hair was worn down and long and parted in the center, and her glam consisted of a sultry smokey eye.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Released just a couple of days before Christmas, the festive cover finds Jung Kook delivering some of his sultriest vocals to date.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
26 Dec. 2025
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Bona slumps down on the seat, feeling damp, heavy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ouai’s lightweight formula can be used on damp or dry tresses to add shine, protect them from heat, and reduce frizz.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summery. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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