as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
we stood in line for hours in the bone-chilling weather
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Recent Examples of bone-chilling
The best long puffer jackets When bone-chilling cold weather hits, few high-performance wardrobe items are as essential as a long puffer coat.
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Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Universal Studios Hollywood chefs have rolled out a bone-chilling lineup of food and drink items themed to Friday the 13th, Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s and Fallout for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
An ‘old-fashioned winter’ There was record-breaking snowfall, bone-chilling temperatures, and personally, a lot of hot chocolate to keep warm this past winter.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2025
Using an ice chamber, the team froze mixtures of water, carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia to a bone-chilling –420 degrees Fahrenheit (-253 degrees Celsius), mimicking frigid conditions near the moon's surface.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Universal Studios Hollywood chefs have rolled out a bone-chilling lineup of food and drink items themed to Friday the 13th, Terrifier, Five Nights at Freddy’s and Fallout for this year’s Halloween Horror Nights.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
An ‘old-fashioned winter’ There was record-breaking snowfall, bone-chilling temperatures, and personally, a lot of hot chocolate to keep warm this past winter.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bone-chilling
Adjective
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Zelenskyy said that Russia was aiming to take advantage of the frigid weather in the capital, which made roads and streets icy.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plunging directly in the frigid lake via holes carved in the ice.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After years of enjoying her icy blonde hair, Ariana Grande has now taken it back to the basics.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2026
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The sheriff's office said the road was subject to snowy and icy conditions at the time of the incident.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring an oversized cardigan paired with tapered pants, it can easily be paired with a simple tank top, T-shirt, or turtleneck when things get a bit chillier.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cotton-blend fabric is made for lightweight warmth to keep the cold at bay without heavy layers on chilly days.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Farther north, snow dusted Bologna and gave skiers in the Dolomites reason to cheer, though freezing temperatures are forecast for much of the north and central part of the peninsula over the coming days.—
Mike Corder,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Scenes from outside the federal building included opposing demonstrations, with some voicing support for Maduro and many others who bundled up in the freezing weather to applaud his arrest.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The vibe is chill and quiet, with an accompanying playlist.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Use 2- to 2 1/2-inch star cookie cutters to cut out shapes, rerolling scraps as needed (if necessary, chill scraps before rerolling).—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Practically speaking, white also helps reflect heat, keeping your body cool in the sun.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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These shoes bring the comfort and versatility of your favorite sneaks, but with a distinctly polished, cool-girl edge.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Bone-chilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bone-chilling. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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