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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
Firefighters and police sprang into action to rescue two brothers and a dog from the frigid Essex River after their boat began to sink Friday night.
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Riley Rourke, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The last blast of frigid air has faded into memory by May.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Surrounded by the icy landscape and frigid winds, the pair met and formed a connection, per CNN and Worldwide Antarctic Program.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The motley mix of guests is not as formal; guests are here on vacation, wearing Birkenstocks and comfortable walking shoes in warmer weather, along with light sweaters and jeans during the cooler months (during Prague’s frigid winter, the hotel has very low occupancy).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Riley Rourke, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The last blast of frigid air has faded into memory by May.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
Surrounded by the icy landscape and frigid winds, the pair met and formed a connection, per CNN and Worldwide Antarctic Program.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
The motley mix of guests is not as formal; guests are here on vacation, wearing Birkenstocks and comfortable walking shoes in warmer weather, along with light sweaters and jeans during the cooler months (during Prague’s frigid winter, the hotel has very low occupancy).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid
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Encounters with whales, dolphins and penguins awaited; landscapes of icy expanses, towering cliffs and rolling green hills beckoned.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Researchers have been concerned that without their icy buttresses, these walls could collapse.—
Megan I. Gannon,
Scientific American,
6 May 2026
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Nearly 25 years after the attacks, the royal couple laid a bouquet of white flowers at the edge of the south reflecting pool, honoring the lives lost — including 67 British victims — during a brief ceremony on a chilly but sunny afternoon in lower Manhattan.—
Erin Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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On the plus side, the heated vanity with adjustable temperature settings is heavenly on chilly mornings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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When occupancy is lower, the evening happy hour takes place in the lobby lounge, but does not skimp on the buffet spread of hot and cold items, enough for dinner for many people.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Rebecca Montero’s lighting design and Steve Covey’s projection design helps define the many places Moses inhabits, shifting the mood and focus with subtle changes that suggest everything from cold, city streets to synagogues to the Berkshire woods.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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The clear turquoise waters of the Outer Hebrides are breathtaking–freezing–but breathtaking!—
Riza Cruz,
Vogue,
11 May 2026
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The floating eco-luxury retreat features a circular open-air cold bath at its center, where guests plunge directly into the freezing Lule River before moving on to sauna sessions and spa treatments.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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The vibes seemed extremely chill.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
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Things were generally chill for the next seven months — or at least status quo, meaning Kimmel would regularly bash the president and Republicans would regularly bash Kimmel.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Jaquez did not provide the eye-popping scoring of some of her teammates, the wing brought a cool effectiveness to the defensive side of the ball while tallying a pair of assists and a handful of deflections.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
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Pair white jeans with a black tee for timeless contrast, layer a white denim jacket with a flowy dress on spring days, or style white shorts and skirts with lightweight tops to stay cool all summer.—
Published,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigid. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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