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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 Ellicott City Children’s Museum is celebrating its grand re-opening this weekend after being on hiatus during the frigid winter months.
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Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
While some varieties perform better with a chilling period, a frigid winter can kill the flower buds that set during the summer.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the recent stretch of consecutive days of frigid temperatures that hardly cracked the 20s and got down to negative degrees was longer than Klossner, 54, is used to.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
While some varieties perform better with a chilling period, a frigid winter can kill the flower buds that set during the summer.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
But the recent stretch of consecutive days of frigid temperatures that hardly cracked the 20s and got down to negative degrees was longer than Klossner, 54, is used to.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid
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The narrow path of annularity crossed only a small slice of Antarctica, placing the crew at the Concordia Research Station among the fortunate few able to witness the full effect from the icy plateau.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The generous co-ed area has an aromatherapy room; infrared saunas; a snow shower, chilled to 14 degrees, that spouts icy flakes; a cold plunge; and a lap-pool-size jacuzzi.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Viottiset 2-piece High-neck Loungewear Even though the weather is getting warmer, this high neckline might still come in handy on chilly mornings or evenings.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Nothing is more comforting on a chilly day than a steaming bowl of homemade soup.—
Carole Kotkin,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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This year, Russia has worked to keep Ukraine cold, presumably in an attempt to turn us against each other.—
Daria Kolomiec,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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The orange juice is cold and freshly pressed, the espresso dark and strong, the tea served with a strainer (because proper leaves are used).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Poor Transit and Storage Bulbs should be shipped from the grower to the gardener in a dormant state in cool (but not too cold or freezing) conditions.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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Outdoor pets will need insulated housing with dry bedding during freezing temperatures.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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While hybrid fruit trees can thrive in a wide range of climates, each cultivar has its own specific hardiness and chill hour requirements.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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This Kentucky bourbon is non-chill filtered, eight years old, and comes in at 110 proof, a combination which Beam says is ideal for his palate.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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The backstory The 34-year-old hotel is amid years-long renovations, ensuring this old favorite stays relevant and cool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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This New York Fashion Week, Anna Sui's show brought together a nostalgic, indie-cool twist on boho chic.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigid. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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