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Recent Examples of summery
The tequila-mezcal-watermelon cocktail is summery and refreshing.
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Dallas News, 23 June 2022
This alcohol-free sparkler is crafted by Sonoma winemakers for an authentic, summery flavor.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 7 Dec. 2022
For a summery meal of seasonal dishes, look for local market fish and Somerset strawberries with elderflower ice and meringue.
—New York Times, 15 July 2022
For makeup, the Rare Beauty founder opted for a soft, summery glam look including a rosy lip.
—Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 13 July 2022
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Dallas News, 23 June 2022
This alcohol-free sparkler is crafted by Sonoma winemakers for an authentic, summery flavor.
—Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 7 Dec. 2022
For a summery meal of seasonal dishes, look for local market fish and Somerset strawberries with elderflower ice and meringue.
—New York Times, 15 July 2022
For makeup, the Rare Beauty founder opted for a soft, summery glam look including a rosy lip.
—Carrie Wittmer, Glamour, 13 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summery
Adjective
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The two teams were locked into a battle for the season’s first half until their head-to-head matchup on a steamy July evening.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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Kim Basinger, who starred in the steamy 1986 movie 9 1/2 Weeks, wouldn't have wanted an intimacy coordinator for her intimate scenes with costar Mickey Rourke.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On the sweltering night of Aug. 22, 2022, Hollis is plunked down on a seat outside the back door of the station near Daniel Taveras, who was popped driving into his own neighborhood.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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During a sweltering week in March 1906, American soldiers ascended Bud Dajo, a 2,000-foot volcano on the island of Jolo in the southern Philippines.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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Salmon farms normally occur in the fjords of Norway or Chile, not on the hot, humid flats next to the Everglades.—
Bill Kearney,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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This climate supported dense, humid forests—in fact evidence for such, in the form of plant fossils, has also been found at the Gray Fossil Site—that would have allowed the critter to cross into North America, gliding from tree to tree.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Bridges scored 28 points in Wednesday’s win, including 19 during a torrid first quarter that set the tone against the Sixers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hunting for deals The discounter behind T.J. Maxx, Marshall’s and HomeGoods has been on a torrid growth path over the last couple of years as consumers look for cheaper options amid persistent inflation, high interest rates and an uncertain economic outlook.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Everything's hot and muggy, and there's voodoo and magic and booze and music permeating the air.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
6 Dec. 2024
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Some spots in the desert Southwest were expecting temperatures topping 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), and hot, muggy conditions also permeated the Deep South and Middle Atlantic.—
Prarthana Prakash,
Fortune,
5 July 2024
Adjective
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Think rich, sultry berry tones that flatter pretty much everyone, from fair to deep skin tones.—
Maria Correa,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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One of Wilde's past Vanity Fair Oscar Party looks even solely included a leather bra and one-shoulder gown, making for a sultry moment for all to take note of.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Summer-blooming bulbs and tropical bloomers thrive with the warmer soil and frequent rains spring brings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The frangipani is a flower native to Brazil, Central America, and the Caribbean, so allow this fragrance’s tropical roots to lift you out of whatever remains of your winter blues and carry you into springtime.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Mop the floor once again with the clean, damp mop to thoroughly remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
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Using a damp paper towel, wipe any dirt from the surface of the radishes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summery. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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