1
as in humid
containing or characterized by an uncomfortable amount of moisture
on really sultry days we go to the mall to hang out and cool off
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as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the incredibly dry, sultry desert air
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Recent Examples of sultry
But finding the equilibrium between sultry world-building and enough visibility to read the menu is a delicate business.
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Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 June 2025
Of course, the Rare Beauty mogul's makeup game was strong with a bold lip and sultry eye look.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Known for favoring floaty silhouettes, eclectic prints, and whimsical trims, the songstress dialed into something far sleeker, darker, and undeniably sultry.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 30 May 2025
After having a major moment in 2023, the peekaboo bralette trend dominated red carpets last year, with stars including Selena Gomez, Sydney Sweeney and Elizabeth Debicki modeling the sultry fad at high-profile events like the GLAAD Awards and the Academy Museum Gala.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Maggie Hennessy, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 June 2025
Of course, the Rare Beauty mogul's makeup game was strong with a bold lip and sultry eye look.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Known for favoring floaty silhouettes, eclectic prints, and whimsical trims, the songstress dialed into something far sleeker, darker, and undeniably sultry.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 30 May 2025
After having a major moment in 2023, the peekaboo bralette trend dominated red carpets last year, with stars including Selena Gomez, Sydney Sweeney and Elizabeth Debicki modeling the sultry fad at high-profile events like the GLAAD Awards and the Academy Museum Gala.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sultry
Adjective
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Sunday conditions in Central Florida will be similar to recent hot and humid days along with a chance for showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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Hammerhead worms prefer hot and humid environments, including greenhouses, tropical and subtropical areas, landscaping mulch and nurseries, according to the Texas Invasive Species Institute.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Caminero, who was hitless in his previous 17 at-bats, led off with a searing homer to left-center, hit at 109.2 mph and carrying 409 feet.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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Dad can whip up incredible meals with cookware that offers the searing power of stainless steel and the easy cleanup of nonstick.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The seat cushions are removable for cleaning, and the entire set can be wiped down with a damp cloth.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
17 June 2025
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Aspergillus, a fungal mold that thrives in warm, damp climates, is already found worldwide -- including in the U.S. -- and can impact humans, animals, livestock and plants.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
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During the first and third rounds, Spaun picked up ground against the field with a hot putter, gaining four shots on the greens on Thursday and 2.84 on Saturday.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Conners shot 72-74 in the first two rounds and got off to a hot start on Saturday.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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Keep scrolling for more can’t-miss deals and the answers to your most burning questions about Way Day.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mud puddles are courageous, too, when returning the unblinking, burning gaze of the sky’s white eye.—
contributing Monitor poets,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Apr. 2025
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The molten mass then pours downwards to reveal the title of the single, hardening into a glinting ornate script made of diamonds and lined in gold.—
Glenn Rowley,
Billboard,
5 June 2025
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In a nutshell, FDM printers produce objects via a nozzle that moves back and forth over a print bed, depositing a filament of molten thermoplastic in successive layers.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
4 June 2025
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“Sultry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sultry. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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