as in tropical
being near the equator
a lush equatorial rain forest that is threatened by rampant development
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Recent Examples of equatorial
The boost in confidence is due to the vast pool of warm water that’s built up in the depths of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific in recent weeks.
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Best Wildlife Cruises Around the World From Arctic ice to equatorial isles, these wildlife cruises bring you face to face with the planet’s most extraordinary creatures.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Hurricane formation can be inhibited by strong wind shear over the Atlantic, stirred by the pattern of warmer-than-normal waters in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Additionally, while there are many circular features at more equatorial latitudes, the north pole itself exhibits a six-sided hexagonal feature, separating the browns from the blues of the pole.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The Best Wildlife Cruises Around the World From Arctic ice to equatorial isles, these wildlife cruises bring you face to face with the planet’s most extraordinary creatures.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Hurricane formation can be inhibited by strong wind shear over the Atlantic, stirred by the pattern of warmer-than-normal waters in the equatorial Pacific Ocean.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Additionally, while there are many circular features at more equatorial latitudes, the north pole itself exhibits a six-sided hexagonal feature, separating the browns from the blues of the pole.
—Big Think, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equatorial
Adjective
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The decor is a composite of countless tropical vacations and excursions, stitched together into a singular fantasy.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook early May 29 showed nothing in the Atlantic basin to be concerned about for the next two to seven days, though AccuWeather forecasters said that could change next week.—
Cheryl McCloud,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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As the subtropical system moves, temperatures are expected to increase.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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With our subtropical weather and water-centric lifestyle, the laidback, easygoing vibe of tiki huts is a natural fit.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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“Equatorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equatorial. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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