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Recent Examples of gelid Togo tirelessly led his pack most of the way, pushing the other dogs to ignore powerful headwinds, deep snow, uphill climbs and gelid temperatures. David Kindy, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025 Moss brought an uncanny, even creepy quality to the character which added to the show’s gelid mystique. Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2022 Instead, most of its plasma comes from icy volcanism on Enceladus, a gelid moon that erupts water-ice slush from deep crevasses around its south pole. Robin Andrews, Wired, 22 Feb. 2022 Settings range globally without fanfare, as do Krauss’s gelid portraits of modern arrangements. Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2020 Admittedly, former commercials director Niccol is terrific at composing looks; however, an assemblage of glossy, gelid sequences does not necessarily add up to a satisfying cohesive film. Duane Byrge, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2019 Ungainly in looks, but a natural for work — each hoof a snowshoe, with hollow fur for warmth and to buoy them across gelid Arctic rivers. Christopher Solomon, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2019 But other ailments that are either directly or tangentially related to the gelid weather have multiplied. John Benson, cleveland.com, 4 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gelid
Adjective
  • Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.
    Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The volcanic plain is on Mars' northern hemisphere far from the planet's frigid poles with access to water sources in the form of shallow ice.
    Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • Could alien microbes frolic in lakes of boiling acid or frigid liquid methane, or float in water droplets in Venus’ upper atmosphere?
    Daniel Apai, The Conversation, 2 June 2025
Adjective
  • The October air was cold, the grass brown, but Emily’s face was hot and her breath fast.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
  • Her poise in the face of cold windy weather and a volatile opponent helped propel Gauff to victory.
    Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • Wear it over a tank top on chilly nights or pair it with jeans for a sophisticated yet casual look.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 11 June 2025
  • The impromptu show went on until about 4 a.m. Afterward, a bulk of guests exited the venue — as some lined up to enter — and piled up on the windy, slightly chilly street awaiting their taxis.
    Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Adjective
  • People want their homes to shine during the holidays, but don’t want to climb a ladder in the freezing cold.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
  • Read’s defense team alleges she was framed for O’Keefe’s murder by cops who beat O’Keefe, let a ravenous dog attack him and then dropped his bloodied and bruised body outside in the freezing cold.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • With nail trends being so chill over the last year or two—who knew nude nails would be so hot for so long?—those of us who were once confident DIYing our nail art may feel a bit out of practice these days.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 3 June 2025
  • Compared to the other breakups in the house, Ciara and West are almost chill.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 May 2025
Adjective
  • There are some cool moments here, but the overall effect is unpleasant.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Both elicit a cool factor that sets them apart from the typical high jewelry fare.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 12 June 2025

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“Gelid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gelid. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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