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Recent Examples of summery
The result is a rich, iridescent bronze with a slight purple undertone—the perfect way to winterize a traditionally summery shade.
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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
Venture beyond its perpetually summery sands and discover a thriving arts and culture scene well worth its own full itinerary.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
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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
Venture beyond its perpetually summery sands and discover a thriving arts and culture scene well worth its own full itinerary.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summery
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Netflix just dropped the trailer for the second part of Bridgerton’s fourth season, and things are getting steamy in the Bridgerton household with both Sophie and Benedict in the same place.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The two admit to having always loved each other (that's not a spoiler; the book is nearly 200 years old) and begin a steamy, lustful affair.—
Amanda Luberto,
AZCentral.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Deadlock, then a daring escape While the dead and wounded were smuggled to shore and safety, the remaining sailors on board were stuck in sweltering heat, under threat from barrages from the shore, and with dwindling supplies.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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About 10 miles south is the sweltering city of Cabimas, an iconic venue in Venezuela’s petroleum narrative.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Bathrooms are naturally humid environments.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Black-eyed Susan blooms at the end of hot, humid summers when other plants are wilting.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Cathy's red latex gowns and leather corsets might underline the BDSM push and pull of her torrid romance with Heathcliff in the second half of the film.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Boy and girl marry and plunge headlong into a torrid, 200-year romance.—
Reshma Gopaldas,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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In another part of the conservatory, the Cloud Forest mimics the cool-moist ecology of the tropical highlands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Luckily, the Far Side, with its refreshing notes of cilantro, dill, pineapple, and tomatillo, allowed the duo to regroup, taking solace in what tasted like a tropical salsa.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
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Under this setup, rain chances remain low, but the changing atmospheric conditions will lead to warmer and somewhat muggy weather through the first part of the week.—
Anthony Franze,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 Feb. 2026
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However, the monsoon off-season is also special, when summer showers on muggy days cleanse relatively empty temples and monuments.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
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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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Squeeze a drop of shampoo onto a damp cloth or towel to wipe away greasy cooking debris from whatever surface was hit, including the counter, stovetop, or backsplash.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures will cool down into the 40s with the damp and dreary weather.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summery. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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