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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the arctic air of deep winter
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
received the usual arctic reception from her in-laws at Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of arctic
This winter began unusually warm in Austin, but over the past week, Mother Nature has reminded us of her power, and how arctic cold fronts are normal for this time of year in the Lone Star State.
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Given the arctic temperatures gripping much of Canada and the Northeast this winter, those coats are a much welcome amenity.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
It's also made from deliciously soft Mongolian cashmere that's kept me cozy through New York's arctic temperatures.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
The latest bout of arctic air, however, has pushed those proceedings back by two days.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Given the arctic temperatures gripping much of Canada and the Northeast this winter, those coats are a much welcome amenity.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
It's also made from deliciously soft Mongolian cashmere that's kept me cozy through New York's arctic temperatures.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Jan. 2026
The latest bout of arctic air, however, has pushed those proceedings back by two days.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arctic
Adjective
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The rubber insole and bottom make for stable traction on icy and slushy surfaces, too.—
Olivia Dubyak,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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The polar vortex, a ring of high-altitude winds, weakens, splits, or reverses as a result of this event, allowing frigid cold Arctic air to move southward into North America and Europe, according to the National Weather Service.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sunday will see a frigid start with temperatures potentially dipping to below 0°.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The problem will be Tuesday night when temperatures drop below freezing and re-freezing occurs.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Despite freezing temperatures, hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets in the days following Pretti’s death, intensifying a standoff between Minnesota officials, federal agents, and activists opposed to the administration’s immigration crackdown.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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Temperatures could repeatedly drop well below seasonal averages, with some cold snaps 20 to 30 degrees colder than normal, forecasts suggest.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 Feb. 2026
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His family-run nursery specializes in growing cold-hardy citrus trees.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Relations between Bass and Horvath have been chilly at least since the Palisades fire broke out.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Sunday morning will be chilly with the upper 50s.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The service Resort staff is unfailingly friendly yet chill.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Pairing well with pizza, Piggy Pop is the perfect bottle for a ‘Netflix and chill’ Valentine’s date.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As always, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky prove that coordinating style is still very, very cool.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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Grab a plastic bucket, fill it with ice, and place your beers (along with other bottled drinks) inside to keep them cool throughout the game.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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Scientists have long opposed polar geoengineering.—
Christian Elliott,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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And while some temporary relief is likely, the polar vortex could unleash another surge of bitterly cold air across the central and eastern United States around the middle of February, according to AccuWeather long-range expert Paul Pastelok.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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