Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for algid
Adjective
  • Divers are still searching the frigid Potomac River for the remains of 12 people.
    Emma Bowman, NPR, 2 Feb. 2025
  • The two aircraft plunged into the dark, frigid Potomac River.
    Ray Sanchez and Chelsea Bailey, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.
    Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Besides pulling air from underground, the system will also be able to exchange hot and cold air between the two spaces, depending on the need.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Around mid-March when consistently warm weather arrives, trim the plants back as needed while removing cold damage or declining leaves.
    Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Even with the onslaught of freezing temperatures, and snow in the earlier hours of the day, guests were transported to a fantastical realm for a few moments of respite.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Complete the look by layering up in JW Anderson’s snuggly shearling leather jacket–February’s freezing temperatures are still very much a thing.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Then put it in the freezer and treat your sore muscles to a calming, chilly temperature.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Her long black jacket fits in with the chilly crowd, but alongside tables dotted with custom drink creations, her order seems out of time.
    William Earl, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The card stayed relatively chill throughout our testing process.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Also, this is a TikTok of the chillest January 6 get-together.
    Makena Kelly, WIRED, 9 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Health inspectors found a carton of cigarettes on top of a cooler next to a walk-in freezer.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Intermountain: Idaho, Nevada, Utah, parts of Colorado, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming and New Mexico Temperatures will be warmer than normal in April (4 degrees Fahrenheit above average), but cooler than normal in May (3 degrees Fahrenheit below average).
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Algid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/algid. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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