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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
The relationship with Russia goes deeper than just energy, however, with the leaders of both countries, Hungary's Orban and Slovakian PM Robert Fico, both having good relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin while having frosty relations with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
But best of all is the palette—a gradient of frosty hues ranging from white to slate blue that will stand out on your kitchen counter long after winter’s end.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Rider Strong is looking back on his initially frosty feeling toward Boy Meets World costar Matthew Lawrence.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
While a reliable snow shovel is essential, adding smart gadgets like an automatic car starter or a quality ice melt to your arsenal can make those frosty mornings far less daunting.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
But best of all is the palette—a gradient of frosty hues ranging from white to slate blue that will stand out on your kitchen counter long after winter’s end.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Rider Strong is looking back on his initially frosty feeling toward Boy Meets World costar Matthew Lawrence.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
While a reliable snow shovel is essential, adding smart gadgets like an automatic car starter or a quality ice melt to your arsenal can make those frosty mornings far less daunting.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosty
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The Creature repays the favor by using his strength to free the ship from its icy prison.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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But the growing body of evidence — including its comet-like tail, gas jets and molecular composition — strongly indicates that the object is a natural icy body.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The prospects for a resumption of Gulf oil exports look distant, absent a major diplomatic or military breakthrough, after Iran reportedly started laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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After Phase 2 is complete, test-flights are expected to begin in early 2028, in the not-so-distant future.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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The snowpack acts as a natural water storage system for California, and ideally when the region’s climate shifts from cold to warm and dry, the snow gradually melts down from rivers and creeks to fill reservoirs over a period of months.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Direct Sowing Outside This method is simple but must be done during fall to allow for natural cold stratification.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 Mar. 2026
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Whoever wins in November will fly to Sacramento to face the mess left behind by a governor departed for the frigid Iowa campaign hustings.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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On a calm, frigid afternoon, Matthews showed me the array and pointed out that the aircraft radar was on, to make sure that no errant pilot tried to fly overhead.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2026
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But also, the way that the hospice nurses are so compassionate and calm and present, but at the same time detached.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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The number of days homes spent on the market dropped sharply, down 30% for attached homes and 40% for detached homes.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The solid side features side-seam pockets that are perfect for keeping your hands warm on chilly days, while the tartan side features flap pockets to keep your phone, earbuds, and other small valuables secure.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of the chilly weather, conditions will be warm and sunny on Friday, March 13, and Saturday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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In other words, the salt layer acted like an extra boost to the freezing process, helping push Earth toward a deeper frozen state.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Mar. 2026
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After this week, if no freezing temperatures are expected, plants can remain outside until transplanting.—
Holly McNamara,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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My mother was unusually quiet, not cold toward Chloe but certainly cool.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosty. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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