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Recent Examples of Synonyms for algid
Adjective
  • The need for such shelters came into sharp focus in January 2025, when prolonged periods of frigid winter weather gripped Louisville.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Prior to and after the ruling, a small but noisy crowd spent those fateful hours chanting in support outside the PJ headquarters in San Telmo, a nearby Buenos Aires neighborhood, many of whom followed her back to Calle San José that frigid night.
    Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • From island flavors at the Caribbean Beach Resort to the splash zones of Typhoon Lagoon and the icy adventures at Blizzard Beach, there’s still plenty of time to soak up every last drop of the summer.
    Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
  • From sweltering summer afternoons to rainy days and icy winters, there are plenty of times when heading outside just isn’t an option.
    Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Owalas are made with stainless steel, so water stays cold for hours, and the 16-ounce size is ideal for the younger kid crowd.
    Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Wash it all down with a cold beer.
    Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • While adults die in cold weather, their eggs can survive freezing temperatures until the return of spring.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Aug. 2025
  • While adults die in cold weather, their eggs can survive freezing temperatures until the return of spring.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The midweight fabric is perfect for layering on chillier fall days, while the snap closure leaves room for easy venting.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This jacket is constructed with a mix of polyester and spandex, which is lightweight enough for warmer fall days but still provides enough warmth when temperatures are on the chilly side.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • As per usual, the expressions are non-chill filtered and bottled at their natural color.
    David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • In an instant, Brother Dude sheds his non-caring and chill attitude and becomes an emperor in all his authority and confidence.
    Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Waterspouts tend to form when the air is cool and moist, and the water is near its warmest.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • After months of summer heat, cooler temperatures are a welcome shift, but along with sweater weather and falling leaves come dwindling daylight hours.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Algid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/algid. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.

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