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Recent Examples of summery
The luxe leather straps and footbed add a polished feel, while the natural jute wedge keeps them looking summery.
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Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
In honor of Hawn's 77th birthday, Hudson posted a carousel of photos with her mom, featuring a summery shot of the two in sunglasses.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Coffee selections shift with the seasons, as in a frothy, summery shakerato that pulls sweetness from agave rather than sugar, or a sultry banana bread latte.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Expressing gratitude to the Judge Lewis Liman for his summery judgement ruling of Thursday, Lively took the PR initiative with the statement, after 24 hours of lawyers on both sides as well her WME agency trying to put a public face on the loss of face.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
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Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
In honor of Hawn's 77th birthday, Hudson posted a carousel of photos with her mom, featuring a summery shot of the two in sunglasses.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Coffee selections shift with the seasons, as in a frothy, summery shakerato that pulls sweetness from agave rather than sugar, or a sultry banana bread latte.
—Chris Malloy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Expressing gratitude to the Judge Lewis Liman for his summery judgement ruling of Thursday, Lively took the PR initiative with the statement, after 24 hours of lawyers on both sides as well her WME agency trying to put a public face on the loss of face.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summery
Adjective
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Heat it on high for 3-5 minutes, or until the window is steamy.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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Communal bathing is de rigueur here, as is stripping off, showering, and stepping into the steamy waters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Was the entire world a sweltering sauna back then?—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Duchess of Sussex’s pair featured subtle cut-outs that boost airflow — an unexpected detail that helps keep feet cool on sweltering days — along with an easy slip-on design that’s great for anyone on the go (or those who don't want to bend down).—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Mildew is a common problem on outdoor cushions, especially in humid conditions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whether exploring a hot, humid environment or trying to get rest and relief on a plane or cruise where the air feels stuffy, a small handheld mini fan is a great asset.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The two then embarked on a torrid love affair, but the dynamic between them shifted violently when Nancy discovered that her husband was actually trying to protect her rather than divorce her.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene In these days of over-tourism in Florence, there is an increasingly compelling case to be made for choosing a base somewhat removed from the crowded centro storico, especially during the torrid summer months.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Accustomed to a tropical climate, the animals languished inside the cold warehouse after space heaters set up in the facility shut down with no one present to correct it, records show.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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This beverage is made from the juice of tropical lychee, which is known for its hints of grape, pear, and watermelon, and sparkling water.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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The rankings also accounted for humidity comfort and gave boosts to stretches of road that experience less than five muggy days.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the last few days were mostly muggy with high dew points around 62 degrees Fahrenheit, putting a damper on potential wildfires, the next several days will see lower dew points, according to Royse.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This week, Olivia Rodrigo falls head over heels in a dreamy synth-pop track, Tom Waits returns to music with a brooding, political Massive Attack collaboration, and Tyla and Zara Larsson team up for a sultry pop girl jam.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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The song certainly sounds Bond-esque, with a sultry introduction that opens up into dramatic horns and strings, complete with a snippet of the classic Bond theme at the end of the chorus.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summery. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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