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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
her response was frosty enough to tell me she didn't appreciate the question
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as in cold
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
she gave the telemarketer on the phone a frosty "No, thank you" and hung up
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Recent Examples of frosty
And the stark, frosty colors that were so cool in years past are being replaced with more delicate, dreamy, and surprisingly easy-to-wear iterations.
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 10 May 2026
Avoid planting right before heat spells or frosty nights.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
The chefs hope that the space, which seats roughly 70, will harken a beachside moment full of natural light, plates of bright seafood and cold, frosty drinks.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Andy and her frosty boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), are jetting to Italy for Milan Fashion Week.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 10 May 2026
Avoid planting right before heat spells or frosty nights.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
The chefs hope that the space, which seats roughly 70, will harken a beachside moment full of natural light, plates of bright seafood and cold, frosty drinks.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Andy and her frosty boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), are jetting to Italy for Milan Fashion Week.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosty
Adjective
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The actress’ hair was coiffed and pulled back with icy blond wisps to frame her face courtesy of hairstylist Rena Calhoun.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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That data is crucial to understanding and adapting to climate change and to a vast array of industries on land and at sea like aquaculture, shipping especially through icy waters, coastal tourism, agriculture and even navies, Le Traon said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The distant rumble of the Central line is a reminder that the real world lurks outside this cosseted haven.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Mom got in some distant cousin’s car within twenty minutes of arriving, which wasn’t surprising.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The attentive staff carries complimentary sunscreen, cold towels, and mango juice shots straight to your lounge chair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At this point, the coffee that remains in their cups has gone cold, and our time is almost up.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Swimmers die every summer in Colorado, as frigid water can make the body lock up in seconds.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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The 17-pound sea turtle had convalesced at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island since being found near death in the frigid Cape Cod waters last November.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Multiple reports have said Frogmore was two semi-detached homes before Queen Elizabeth gave it to her grandson, Harry, and his bride, Meghan, as a wedding present.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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In contrast to this ribald directness, Kokopeli’s playsets feature characters who appear detached and disconnected.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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While their caps and gowns for the 1,160 seniors who were eligible to graduate kept out some of the chilly air, their family members in the stands were fired up with applause and cheers for students.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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Partway up the trail, three penguins waddled past, entirely unbothered by the humans who stepped aside for them, and then belly-slid into the freezing water.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Tropical hibiscus should be brought indoors when temperatures drop below about 55 degrees, while cold-hardy types like Rose of Sharon can tolerate freezing temperatures and overwinter outdoors in zones 5 to 9.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 May 2026
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That guy selling records seems pretty cool.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The dark spirit might be more commonly thought of as a cozy, cool-weather sipper or associated with booze-forward drinks served up, but there’s plenty of reason to enjoy it in the summer too, and this cocktail proves why.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosty. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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