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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the poor old woman was discovered shivering in a frigid apartment
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as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the innkeeper gave us a frigid and unnecessarily formal welcome
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Recent Examples of frigid
The stronger storm system will move into the northern Plains Thursday into Friday, bringing a chance of snow — and even blowing snow — to South Dakota, as well as frigid temperatures.
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Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12 Jan. 2026
Minnesota's relatively mild run of weather will be briefly interrupted by some snow showers, gusty winds and frigid wind chills over the weekend.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The year after Wedding declared bankruptcy, his name surfaced in a major Canadian drug investigation called Operation Harrington, which had begun after a large load of cocaine from the Caribbean was seized off the frigid coast of Nova Scotia.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
To be fair, the trip began in frigid Winnipeg, and included three days of rain in normally sunny Southern California.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Brandi D. Addison, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 12 Jan. 2026
Minnesota's relatively mild run of weather will be briefly interrupted by some snow showers, gusty winds and frigid wind chills over the weekend.
—Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
The year after Wedding declared bankruptcy, his name surfaced in a major Canadian drug investigation called Operation Harrington, which had begun after a large load of cocaine from the Caribbean was seized off the frigid coast of Nova Scotia.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
To be fair, the trip began in frigid Winnipeg, and included three days of rain in normally sunny Southern California.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid
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
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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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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
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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
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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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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigid. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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