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Recent Examples of chilly In his Fenway Park debut, Garrett Crochet had a chilly reception — thanks to the weather. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025 After a rainy and chilly weekend, North Texas will see springtime weather this week. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025 The players flung t-shirts and candies into the crowds that gathered along their rout, showing off their trophy and waving to children bundled in Husky hats with jerseys layered on top of sweatshirts to brave the chilly afternoon. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 13 Apr. 2025 Carla Rockmore Collection Cotton Canvas Swing Jacket Keep a canvas swing jacket like this Carla Rockmore style in spring wardrobe rotations for an extra layer of warmth on chilly nights. Ali Faccenda, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chilly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chilly
Adjective
  • Inevitably, this detention will have a severe chilling effect on peoples' willingness to come to court on all matters of disputes, both civil and criminal.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
  • While some lawmakers, such as EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, have publicly denied any targeting, the concern alone is having a chilling effect across the field.
    Natalie Madeira Cofield, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • What To Know In most states, SNAP beneficiaries are able to purchase only cold foods for preparation at home, as well as snacks and drinks.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • In a medium denim wash, the jacket looks great with light or dark clothes and is perfect for layering when the weather takes a cold dip.
    Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • And then obviously in between that, either dropping my kid off at school or picking my kid up or hanging out, going to the park or something like that in some of those gaps, but that’s a very happy day, very chill, humbling day (Laughs).
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
  • People are going to be very chill and normal, like the internet always is.
    Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Led by superstar Kyle Tucker, the lineup features power, speed and athleticism, a combination that has allowed the Cubs to win close games in frigid weather, beat good pitchers and blow teams out of Wrigley Field.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
  • The spacecraft will then embark on an almost seven-year-long voyage through deep space to the Saturn system, with the goal of spending more than three years studying areas across Titan's frigid and diverse surface.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Remove dead foliage in the fall from herbaceous perennials and add mulch to protect the roots during freezing temperatures.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The video offers a glimpse at the company’s efforts to develop the Kuiper equipment, which has involved putting the dishes through various environmental tests, such as freezing temperatures.
    Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The observations from Drewry’s and Moody’s, as well as the scenario floated by McCown, follow a bleak outlook for the middle of May out of the biggest port in the U.S.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
  • These economic concerns echo findings from a Federal Reserve survey last week that said Americans’ view of the economy is bleak — and getting worse.
    Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Environmental Conditions Native hydrangeas are found in many locations around the world, but all are found in cool, moist woodlands.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Warm days call for feminine blouses and tank tops, while cool nights allow for chunky cardigans and button-downs.
    Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Chilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chilly. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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