high summer

idiom

: in the middle of summer
The town is filled with tourists in high summer.

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By David Tanis, The New York Times Here is a menu for high summer, that glorious moment when all the season’s bounty is on display. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 July 2025 The fresh takes on the designs feature bold prints, complementing Marant’s relaxed and bohemian style, with the sneakers featuring bandana scarf patterns, which is also heavily featured in the designer’s 2025 high summer capsule collection. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 28 May 2025 On a stroll through New York City yesterday, Hathaway’s outfit offered a fun solution for not sacking off your denim in the high summer heat just yet. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 July 2025 Welcome to the eve of the July 4 holiday, the official beginning of high summer. Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for high summer

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“High summer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20summer. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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