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summery

adjective

Definition of summerynext
as in steamy

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Recent Examples of summery The look Duff opted for was breathable and summery, with a focus on neutral tones. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026 The drugstore formula comes in 20 shades, including the translucent-pink Opal, a shimmery shoe-in for everyday wear, and the sheer, summery Peach Ring. — Jenny Berg, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 They can also be tossed with vinaigrette for a summery salad or grilled on skewers for an elegant summer side. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2026 Fresh lemon motifs, delicate florals, and modern French tips come together on a square silhouette or a look that’s equal parts sophisticated and summery. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for summery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summery
  1. steamy
  2. sweltering
  3. summerlike
  4. humid
  5. torrid
  6. tropical
  7. muggy
  8. sultry
Adjective
  • Sean Cohan, president of Bell Media, says big risks on the steamy gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry paid off and helped put Canada’s top media giant on the global stage.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • When only creamy comfort will do, where is the best place to head for a steamy bowl of mac and cheese in the Charlotte area?
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of steamy
Adjective
  • Now, as weather shifts from the sweltering humidity of summer to crisp fall air, the boots are set to arrive just in time for the shift in seasons.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • So do the engine, the drivetrain, the burning tires and the sweltering track surface.
    — Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweltering
Adjective
  • 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, Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of summerlike
Adjective
  • The fly population explosion is due to warm, humid weather and westerly winds that have pushed the pests out of the marshes, experts say.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Its steel frame has a central hook that supports an outdoor ceiling fan — a must-have on humid days.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of humid
Adjective
  • Through De Paula’s torrid run through the Dodgers’ farm system, officials raved about his keen ability to pick up the baseball, make proper swing decisions and recognize spin.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 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
  • 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
Definition of tropical
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
  • Sydney Sweeney is bringing her sultry style to the Venice Film Festival.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Art aficionados should consider The Georgian, which boasts its own gallery and hosts late-night jazz concerts and piano jams in its sultry subterranean restaurant, The Georgian Room.
    — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of sultry

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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summery. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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