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Recent Examples of arctic At the same time, Chuck sent an expedition to locate Bill Prady, who had been frozen with his shield across his chest in a block of arctic ice. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 July 2025 Meteorologists forecast an arctic blast next week that will bring bitter-cold temperatures throughout the Cincinnati region. Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 The upcoming polar vortex will bring arctic air from Canada down throughout most of the U.S. While not as severe as the 2021 Great Texas Freeze, the phenomenon will quickly drop temperatures into the 20s and 30s across Texas next week, down into the teens in some northern parts of the state. Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 An extreme cold watch will soon be in effect for the Greater Cincinnati area, as an arctic blast makes its way toward the East Coast. Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for arctic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arctic
Adjective
  • Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.
    Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
  • Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.
    Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Both surfaces are covered with exotic ices, and an understanding of their properties at the frigid temperatures on Pluto would be a key component of the mission.
    Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The room covered in white snow is kept at a frigid 10 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, which honestly feels amazing after being in the Florida heat.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Dujardin's lawsuit contends operators have had this trouble since 2007, as well as problems with long lagging footage, freezing frame, blurriness and shadows obscuring pedestrians.
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Moving to Texas will put you on a collision course with climate change’s dangers, as evidenced by the millions of Texans left without power in the freezing winter during the deadly 2021 energy grid crisis due to a lack of regulatory oversight.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025
Adjective
  • The former includes espresso, americano, cappucino, latte, chaga mocha, cold brew and drip coffee.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Coco Cold Brew tops coconut water over ice with cold brew foam.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The fashion statement of the rangy frontman served a more practical purpose when three-fourths through the two-hour show, a torrent of wind whipped through the stadium, bringing with it a chilly downpour that would last the duration of the concert.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Paul Hollywood was presumably in his dressing room, putting on a crisp oxford shirt in a shade of blue meant to make his eyes pop—a vivid cerulean, a chilly Arctic sky, or, occasionally, a fuller, velvety navy just across the color wheel from his tan.
    Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • This little slice of heaven in Northwest Austin is far less crowded, the vibe is gloriously chill, and – plot twist!
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Navigate through the shop aisle to the breezy oceanfront dining room in the back, set on a surprisingly chill stretch of sand.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • Stay cool with clothing: Select lightweight and loose-fitting outfits for enhanced comfort.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025
  • With cooler temperatures dropping into the lower 70s next week, Vail Resorts has announced tentative opening dates for its five Colorado ski resorts.
    John Meyer, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • And on the show, I was painted in this kind of super blunt, confrontational way, and there were so many different reactions [to me] that were completely polar opposites of each other.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The Island tells the story of two polar opposites — a successful alpha businesswoman and a hopelessly dedicated male high school teacher, who are the sole survivors of a plane crash on a deserted island and must rely on each other to stay alive.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025

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“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 1 Sep. 2025.

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