canicular

Definition of canicularnext

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Adjective
  • Accustomed to a tropical climate, the animals languished inside the cold warehouse after space heaters set up in the facility shut down with no one present to correct it, records show.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • This beverage is made from the juice of tropical lychee, which is known for its hints of grape, pear, and watermelon, and sparkling water.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Adjective
  • Anyone remember their steamy ménage à trois with Vanessa (Jessica Szohr)?
    Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • The steamy hockey series, which will unfold similarly to Bridgerton with a main couple centered in each season, has been renewed for a Season 2.
    Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Leaning into summery stripes and the brand’s ever-trendy pastel color palette makes sense for Trader Joe’s, so maybe customers’ dreams really will come true.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
  • William and Catherine can be seen lying on some grass alongside Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis in what appears to be a summery scene, with the whole family wearing shorts.
    Jack Guy, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The rankings also accounted for humidity comfort and gave boosts to stretches of road that experience less than five muggy days.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026
  • While the last few days were mostly muggy with high dew points around 62 degrees Fahrenheit, putting a damper on potential wildfires, the next several days will see lower dew points, according to Royse.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In the short term, maintaining regular, soft bowel movements can help relieve straining (more on this next), lessening symptoms such as pain, itching, and bleeding from inflamed veins.
    Sarah Garone, Health, 30 Apr. 2026
  • By age 50, at least half of adults will suffer through a bout of inflamed, itchy veins, or hemorrhoids, that are literally a pain in the butt.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Chris and Clare have written an incredibly funny and warm screenplay and Avgousta’s vision and experience promise to make this an enduring festive film.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 May 2026
  • Ly notes these are often warm, high-friction areas with dense apocrine glands.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Adjective
  • Wall Street—to use the term in its figurative sense—would like its customers to make money, but what truly causes its denizens’ juices to flow is feverish activity.
    Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
  • But the Grain Belt is in better shape than the feverish coverage might suggest.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The filters must be occasionally back-flushed for proper operation.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Makeup Deals Under $25 My current makeup fixations are glowy bases and flushed cheeks.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Canicular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canicular. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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