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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a glacial weather front coming down from Canada will bring freezing temperatures this weekend
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
her glacial manner discouraged him from attempting further conversation
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Recent Examples of glacial
An aerial perspective of glacial calving reveals an unexpected organic pattern in the water in Greenland’s Northeast Greenland National Park.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Go to Mercantour National Park Just 90 minutes north of Nice, this national park has mountains, glacial lakes, and skiing to rival those of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, but with fewer visitors (and much lower prices).
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
After two years in a row of destructive glacial flooding, Juneau is scrambling to erect temporary flood barriers ahead of the next melting season, the Anchorage Daily News reported this week.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
But as Trump’s legislative agenda stumbled through Congress at a glacial pace, the cracks started to form.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 6 June 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Go to Mercantour National Park Just 90 minutes north of Nice, this national park has mountains, glacial lakes, and skiing to rival those of Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, but with fewer visitors (and much lower prices).
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
After two years in a row of destructive glacial flooding, Juneau is scrambling to erect temporary flood barriers ahead of the next melting season, the Anchorage Daily News reported this week.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
But as Trump’s legislative agenda stumbled through Congress at a glacial pace, the cracks started to form.
—Cate Martel, The Hill, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacial
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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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
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This lunar feature is an enormous basaltic plain, which formed billions of years ago when lava flows flooded gigantic impact basins, before hardening in the frigid space environment.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 July 2025
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People were even sharing frigid places to escape the heat.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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The region where Wilga went missing is known for freezing nighttime temperatures, mixed difficult terrain, and total isolation.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The young girl then managed to find her way out of the woods and locate help without the aid of any of her devices, all in freezing temperatures.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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For evening or colder climates, go with the Parallel Pant.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Everyone’s temperature preferences differ—some sleep hot, others cold.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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On a chilly night in April 2023, Charlotte Walker got a text message.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
16 July 2025
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The tour included a chilly ice-cool tunnel, set up to mirror the cooling effect of Air 10's Ice Cooling tech.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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An extreme cold watch will soon be in effect for the Greater Cincinnati area, as an arctic blast makes its way toward the East Coast.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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The batteries struggle in extreme temperatures, risking failure in arctic conditions and dangerous overheating in high temperatures, precisely the challenging environments where military and emergency response missions must operate.—
Siyu Huang,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Navigate through the shop aisle to the breezy oceanfront dining room in the back, set on a surprisingly chill stretch of sand.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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While the small town of Kailua-Kona can be bustling during the summer months, the Big Island is typically chill.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Here are eight satin pants that will keep you cool yet elevated this summer, starting at $15.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Nothing gets people to appreciate you faster than staying cool in a storm.—
Marek Niedzwiedz,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Glacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacial. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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