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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
To date, his concert experience, MindTravel, has performed in over 100 cities around the world—from the deserts of the Middle East to the arctic tundra of Antarctica (the first piano concert of its kind on the continent).
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Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An aurora provides individuals the opportunity to experience space weather, and many travel to arctic regions to observe it, the Space Weather Prediction Center said.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
In January, the bar cools into an icy-blue arctic landscape before heating up to celebrate Valentine’s Day in February.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Winds in the upper atmosphere travel at slower speeds because of warmer arctic air, letting storms linger and dump more rain.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
An aurora provides individuals the opportunity to experience space weather, and many travel to arctic regions to observe it, the Space Weather Prediction Center said.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
In January, the bar cools into an icy-blue arctic landscape before heating up to celebrate Valentine’s Day in February.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Winds in the upper atmosphere travel at slower speeds because of warmer arctic air, letting storms linger and dump more rain.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arctic
Adjective
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The combination of snow and strong winds is expected to reduce visibility, create slick and icy roads—particularly on bridges and overpasses—and potentially down trees or branches.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The composite image shows the nucleus or icy, rocky central core of 3I/ATLAS as a large and black dot, along with a white glow — the comet's coma, or atmosphere.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Its frigid Northeast days demand good eats, good drinks, and good layers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Spending a few seconds in frigid water can cause a spike in cortisol, the stress hormone.—
Abby Norman,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These tender plants can’t survive freezing temperatures, so they are often grown as annuals in areas with cold winters.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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Prepare for the freezing weather All residents in counties included on the freeze warning should take precautions to ensure people, pets, plants and pipes are not impacted by the cold.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Persistent winds came first from the South then switched with even colder winds coming from the North.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Starting November 4 at participating Whataburger locations, customers can enjoy the new Frosted Berry Whatafresher, a frosty drink blend featuring sweet blackberry flavor, including real blueberry bursties, and a cloud of cold whip.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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The high Arctic is home to an array of breathtaking sights, unique wildlife, and remarkable terrain that can only be experienced by traveling to the chilly region, and Atlas Ocean Voyages wants to take you there in style.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Temperatures will stay chilly over the weekend, reaching around 50 degrees on Saturday and 56 degrees on Sunday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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How To Prune Blueberry Bushes Blueberries need a number of chill hours below 45ºF during dormancy to prompt new growth and flower development for next season.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Per Deadline, the show will be set in 1991, a totally chill time to be a cop in Los Angeles.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Robert Pattinson and Suki Waterhouse have definitely earned a cool parents award.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
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The conversation wasn’t animated and, ultimately, cool heads stayed that way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its replacement, the Longitude Act, which incentivized both polar exploration and improvements to navigation, had the effect of aligning the goals of scientific and military personnel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer’s Body follows two polar opposite best friends, the outgoing Jennifer and bookish Needy (Amanda Seyfried), whose friendship takes a turn when the former embarks on a murderous rampage of her male classmates.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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