summerlike

adjective

Definition of summerlikenext
as in summery

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Recent Examples of summerlike The surge of warmth and humidity is expected to push temperatures into the 80s and near 90 degrees across parts of the Midwest and East, bringing summerlike conditions, according to AccuWeather. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 May 2026 Unseasonably high temperatures hit US Parts of California and Arizona were under extreme heat warnings again Saturday while sweltering summerlike weather even stretched as far north as Nebraska just a day into spring. — Arkansas Online, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for summerlike
  1. summery
  2. sweltering
  3. humid
  4. steamy
  5. torrid
  6. muggy
  7. damp
  8. tropical
Adjective
  • The lightweight, summery feel of the collection was further enhanced by crochet pieces, with the technique finding its way also in the brand’s My Pepita shoulder bags.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Alternatively, brighter whites and traditionally summery pieces can instantly feel autumnal when paired with moodier shades like maroon and olive green.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of summery
Adjective
  • With sweltering heat still lingering over Southern California, many social media users have started capturing an adorable phenomenon sweeping across the region's squirrel population — splooting.
    — Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Electric induction stovetops don’t create these sweltering conditions, Kashtan said.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweltering
Adjective
  • When the young woman returned to her university in California, the late summer was humid and heady.
    — Ellen O’Connell Whittet, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
  • His unblinking gaze, as knowing as the full moon on a humid night, would haunt Shawn for years to come.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of humid
Adjective
  • The first four seasons have chronicled the steamy happily-ever-afters of the eldest Bridgerton siblings, Daphne, Anthony, Colin and Benedict.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Fragments of the powerhouse author’s path to her incapacitating accident then unfold through Lowen’s POV, starting with Verity’s steamy first encounter with Jeremy.
    — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of steamy
Adjective
  • Andre Luiz scores again, but Sporting falls André Luiz is off to a torrid start with Sporting KC.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, the book’s depiction of Nick’s friendship and burgeoning relationship with Daisy’s golf-loving best friend Jordan Baker is upgraded to a torrid romance with its own love song and bedroom scenes that match Daisy’s and Gatsby’s.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of torrid
Adjective
  • Excited fans returned Friday to Discovery Park, braving another hot and muggy day of the 2026 Aftershock music festival.
    — Nathaniel Levine, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • It’s guaranteed to leave a smooth, humidity-resistant finish that holds up on muggy days and adds a ton of shine to dull and overworked strands.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of muggy
Adjective
  • Her hair is still damp from her post-morning practice shower, a quiet reminder of a routine that refuses to bend.
    — Bella Armstrong, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Mosquitoes have been thriving amid the damp conditions, fueling the number of West Nile virus cases in Los Angeles County.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of damp
Adjective
  • French design firm Gilles & Boissier helped design the 21 guestrooms, inserting green spaces filled with palm trees and other tropical flora to make each living space feel ultra-private.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The flip side of El Niño is a La Niña, which is marked by relatively cool water in the tropical Pacific around the equator.
    — Lauren Sommer, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of tropical

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“Summerlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/summerlike. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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