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Though no tropical cyclones have formed in the Atlantic or Pacific so far this year, the National Hurricane Center says a tropical depression could form next week in the eastern Pacific Ocean south of Mexico.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
23 May 2025 -
To enhance the oasis-like, intimate vibe, a row of additional palm trees were planted, screening the VIP cabanas and providing a dash of tropical pizzazz.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2025
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To top it off, Venus slips into Taurus and your eighth house on June 6, making things steamy and emotionally intense, perhaps in a way where you’re inspired to talk about your trust issues.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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And there’s plenty of steamy partial shift werewolf scenes to get readers howling at the moon.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
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Meet toasted coconut brunette, an equally summery color that doesn’t involve red dye or references to apricots, peaches, or any other stone fruit.—
Leah Prinzivalli,
Allure,
9 May 2025
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This summery eggplant recipe is a riff on Sicilian classic Pasta alla Norma — with no pasta.—
Janelle Bitker,
San Francisco Chronicle,
30 Dec. 2022
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On a muggy Florida night, Burton held off Kyle Busch by less than half a second to win the summer race.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Sporting pit vents for muggy days, pockets galore, and the ability to be packed into a pocket, this jacket ticks all the boxes for a high-quality rain jacket.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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But has life ever gotten better than a warm nighttime in the stands during a pitchers’ duel with a beer and a hot dog?—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
28 May 2025
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The slide below show’s how Palo Alto’s feverish acquisition binge has outpaced rival Cisco’s.—
R. Scott Raynovich,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, tornado activity has started in 2025 at a feverish pace, with preliminary reports of more than 700 tornadoes by early May.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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With flushed cheeks extending from the apples to the temples, lips softly lined, and light-catching shimmer on the eyes, romantic glam elevates soft glam with a whimsical, spring-ready twist.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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In line with her recent beauty philosophy, the star opted for a minimal makeup look with flushed cheeks and a subtle pink lip.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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