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For starters, this universally flattering olive tone is always appropriate, and the flowy silhouette and airy fabric are ideal for sweltering temps.
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Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Summer travel should be a breeze—but between long-haul flights, hot temps, surprise downpours, and nonstop days on the go, the right essentials can make all the difference.
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Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2026
Made by simply pureeing sauce ingredients together in a blender—peanuts, cilantro, scallions, rice vinegar, and miso—then tossing with springy noodles, this quick side can be enjoyed either at room temp or chilled.
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Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Plants grow, albeit more slowly than inland, where temps are already climbing and plants get an all-day sunshow.
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Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
10 June 2026
Summer travel should be a breeze—but between long-haul flights, hot temps, surprise downpours, and nonstop days on the go, the right essentials can make all the difference.
—
Stephanie Orma,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2026
Made by simply pureeing sauce ingredients together in a blender—peanuts, cilantro, scallions, rice vinegar, and miso—then tossing with springy noodles, this quick side can be enjoyed either at room temp or chilled.
—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
Plants grow, albeit more slowly than inland, where temps are already climbing and plants get an all-day sunshow.
—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temp
temporary
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Following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, large areas of farmland were treated similarly, and contaminated topsoil was removed and stored in temporary as well as long-term facilities.
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Potential hidden fees include: ● Tooth preparation and temporaries ● Local anesthesia or sedation ● Bite adjustment appointments ● Post-bonding polish or correction visits Clinics with transparent pricing detail these in advance, preventing post-treatment surprises.
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