canicular

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for canicular
Adjective
  • Parts of southeast Texas could see storms this week due to a tropical disturbance that recently moved through the Gulf.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 22 July 2025
  • The colorful music video, set in the vibrant streets of Cartagena, Colombia, stars model Ariadna Gutiérrez and truly captures the song’s tropical joy and essence.
    Griselda Flores, Billboard, 18 July 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to several Easter eggs—including a freight elevator, a parade float, a steamy gym locker room and a Scooby Doo reference—the sequel keeps longtime fans hooked with a few massive twists.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 19 July 2025
  • Asian culture at a discount Malaysia draws U.S. retirees to its steamy Southeast Asia climate for its low cost of living, outdoor vistas and exotic mix of cultures.
    William P. Barrett, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • Meet toasted coconut brunette, an equally summery color that doesn’t involve red dye or references to apricots, peaches, or any other stone fruit.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 9 May 2025
  • This summery eggplant recipe is a riff on Sicilian classic Pasta alla Norma — with no pasta.
    Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Dec. 2022
Adjective
  • Otherwise, a seasonably warm and muggy night will be on tap, with low temperatures in the upper 60s to lower 70s.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
  • Generally, when the dew point rises above 65 degrees in the summer months, people begin to feel that the air is sticky or muggy.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • The regime's feverish efforts to stamp out dissent are matched only by the courage and persistence of ordinary Iranians.
    Tom Ridge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
  • The tax stimulus comes at just the right time for the private jet industry, which has seen a slowdown in growth from its feverish pitch in 2020 and 2021.
    Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 July 2025
Adjective
  • The best thing to put on in the morning to maintain a natural flushed lip color.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
  • As for glam, Chiles wore her hair slicked back into a low ponytail and kept glam minimal — a glossy lip, flushed cheeks and a full white manicure and pedicure rounding out the dark glamour look.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 July 2025
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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