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Recent Examples of summery
This summery dish is a favorite for lunch, potlucks, and dinner among BHG readers.
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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
If berries aren’t your thing, consider Jo Malone Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot Cologne, which pairs an otherwise summery fruit with rich, dark cardamom.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 25 Nov. 2025
For the racing event, Nader slipped into a summery pair of heels.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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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
If berries aren’t your thing, consider Jo Malone Sandalwood & Spiced Apricot Cologne, which pairs an otherwise summery fruit with rich, dark cardamom.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 25 Nov. 2025
For the racing event, Nader slipped into a summery pair of heels.
—Tara Larson, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summery
Adjective
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Bringing your phone or speaker into a steamy bathroom daily can result in damage from moisture and humidity.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Romance author Meghan Quinn has a new steamy summer romance on the way!—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Levelized billing is designed to smooth out the monthly bill spikes that can hit during sweltering summer and frigid winter months.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
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For Ray, a fun way to use Herbsaint—especially during the sweltering summer heat in NOLA—is to mix it in frozen cocktails.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Deep into the shoot on the hot, humid beaches of Thailand for Send Help, Dylan O’Brien was having the time of his life.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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For instance, Salt River Project and ASU have parked a device atop a cooling tower in one of the utility’s power plants, leveraging the artificially humid environment around the tower to sip on some of the escaping vapor.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Coming off one of the most dominant seasons by a minor leaguer in recent memory, the Red Sox rookie made the Opening Day roster, earned an eight-year contract extension and was named American League Rookie of the Month for April after a torrid start to his career.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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Nacua, meanwhile, was off to a torrid pace with 52 catches on 62 targets with at least 85 yards in each of the first five games before an ankle injury in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And with a plethora of activities for both urban pursuits and outdoorsy expeditions, this tropical escape 1,000 miles off the southeast coast of Florida beckons no matter what your set of interests.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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In jeans, a range of fits and washes is available including relaxed straight, models with workwear influences, and even a tropical denim for international customers and stores in warm-weather climates.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On muggy evenings, her children wore their bathing suits and ran around in the splash pads; on cooler nights, the family played Uno.—
The Editors,
Curbed,
15 Dec. 2025
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Everyone was tired after a hot and muggy afternoon spent facing one of the NFL’s top teams.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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On January 13, Blunt made a sultry appearance at Cipriani 42nd Street with a NSFW reveal that was part power dressing, part lingerie.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 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
Adjective
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To keep it healthy and fresh-looking, wipe dust off the leaves with a damp cloth as needed, and trim off any yellow leaves.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summery. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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