HOAR Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈhȯr

Definition of hoar

as in ancient

dating or surviving from the distant past the hoar and crumbling stones of ruined temples

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noun

as in frost

a covering of tiny ice crystals on a cold surface the hoar-covered meadow gleamed in the early-morning sun

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Adjective

Terms like graupel, rime ice, and hoar frost describe specific ways ice and frost form on surfaces and in the air. — Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 4 Dec. 2025 The hidden layer of fragile surface hoar, with facets playing a contributing role, is now the failure point for large and unpredictable slabs of snow. — Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024 There are many different kinds of frost: crystalline (hoar) frost, white frost, black frost, advection frost, and the frost that forms on glass windows, to name a few. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 8 Dec. 2023 During cold weather the moisture precipitates out of the air onto every branch and willow bush, coating them in a layer of hoar frost. — Seth Adams, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2023

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The hoar frost made the trees sparkle as though Earthquake Park were contained in a snow globe. — Alli Harvey, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Jan. 2022 Furthermore, the clear conditions preceding the storm could have led to the formation of a layer of light, feathery frost, known as surface hoar. — Douglas Preston, The New Yorker, 10 May 2021 YESTERDAY’S WORD — ANCHORS acorn arch arson nacho nosh cash chaos char corn crash hoar hora horn orach orca racon ranch rash roach roan scan scar scorn shorn soar sonar sora To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. — Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2017 But sometimes the crystals grow particularly large, forming hoar frost. — Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 24 Jan. 2014

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hoar

Adjective

These fashion houses interpreted the pearls as decorative elements with both ancient and ultramodern appeal.

— Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Elizabeth Pupo-Walker on percussion, who found an old ancient rusted paper cutter at Concord and loved the sound of it, so that’s on there at the beginning off .

— Chris Willman, Variety, 13 July 2026

Definition of ancient

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And, perhaps most importantly, all potatoes should be harvested before the first frost to prevent rot.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Petunias bloom until the first hard frost, so there’s still time left in the season for these plants to continue to put out colorful blooms.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Definition of frost

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The venerable soul food restaurant is a tourist destination in its own right, with six dining rooms and capacity for 300 guests.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
This second installment represents the venerable anthology franchise’s height of humor, invention, and variety.

— Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026

Definition of venerable

Adjective

Meek, a 10-year-old Black girl, is grappling with her fears of nuclear Armageddon as more prosaic domestic concerns kick into high gear.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium.

— David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Definition of old

Adjective

Self-mortifying pamagdarame rituals, including whipping and crucifixion, likewise have roots in medieval Christian tradition.

— H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 10 July 2026
Around a two-hour drive from here lies the beautiful medieval city of Limoges that’s famed for its leather.

— James Rampton, TheWeek, 9 July 2026

Definition of medieval

Adjective

Its lacy layers, flutter sleeves, and antique white color also lend it enough charisma to play the leading role in a fairy tale.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 11 July 2026
To the right of the sink is a Thermador double oven, while on an adjacent wall is an island with an antique brick facade and a four-burner cooktop next to a stainless steel countertop.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026

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