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Recent Examples of summery
There's the sweetness from the pineapple, a hint of heat from jalapeños, and when combined with red and green cabbage make a summery slaw.
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
This summery dish is a favorite for lunch, potlucks, and dinner among BHG readers.
—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
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Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
This summery dish is a favorite for lunch, potlucks, and dinner among BHG readers.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for summery
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, here are four new romance novels for some steamy reading this month.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Supposedly, that dose of steamy H20 triggers an immediate bowel movement, leaving you lighter, less bloated, more energized, and more ready to tackle your responsibilities overall.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
5 Feb. 2026
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Filming of the show’s new season began in Kansas City last summer when Sudeikis, who grew up in Overland Park, brought the main characters here to film scenes during a typically sweltering July.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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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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Native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia, this plant thrives in warm, humid climates.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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Ensure that your plant is not positioned close to a drafty air vent or window, and try moving it to a more humid location like a bathroom, kitchen, or laundry room.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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Plus, the Trumps have none of Alma and Reynolds Woodcock’s haunting yet torrid psychosexual appeal.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures outside were unseasonably high, topping out at 63 degrees in February at 7,000 feet, and the Aztecs obliged with some torrid shooting.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Below-zero temperatures have beauty insiders daydreaming about being under the tropical sun; their faces bronzed, their hair sandy, and their nails glistening like the ocean.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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In all, seven women were shown leaving for their post-pods tropical vacation with engagement rings on their fingers this season.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Under this setup, rain chances remain low, but the changing atmospheric conditions will lead to warmer and somewhat muggy weather through the first part of the week.—
Anthony Franze,
San Antonio Express-News,
2 Feb. 2026
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However, the monsoon off-season is also special, when summer showers on muggy days cleanse relatively empty temples and monuments.—
Clare Dight,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Dec. 2025
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The owner of The Jessica Simpson Collection’s darker hair was worn down and long and parted in the center, and her glam consisted of a sultry smokey eye.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 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
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Kelly Funk, President & CEO of Jackson & Perkins, advises laying pieces of damp cardboard on soil overnight to use it as a trap.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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When assessing a hat's dirtiness, look for visible stains or sweat marks and treat only those areas with a soft, damp cloth and detergent rather than washing the entire hat.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Summery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summery. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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