as in clam
a cold aloof person
a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg
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Recent Examples of iceberg
The largest iceberg in the world has split off into thousands of smaller chunks after colliding with an Antarctic island.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
This hacking of disasters and mass casualty events is just the tip of an ugly iceberg.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
According to eyewitness testimony and post-wreck analysis, the Titanic took approximately two hours and 40 minutes to sink after crashing into an iceberg — not fast enough for Eric Braeden.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
Trinity’s heritage endures in modern maritime outfitters like Sea of Whales Adventures, which explores the nearby coast in Zodiac boats in search of whales, dolphins, puffins, bald eagles and icebergs.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for iceberg
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 May 2025
This hacking of disasters and mass casualty events is just the tip of an ugly iceberg.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
According to eyewitness testimony and post-wreck analysis, the Titanic took approximately two hours and 40 minutes to sink after crashing into an iceberg — not fast enough for Eric Braeden.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
Trinity’s heritage endures in modern maritime outfitters like Sea of Whales Adventures, which explores the nearby coast in Zodiac boats in search of whales, dolphins, puffins, bald eagles and icebergs.
—Joe Yogerst, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iceberg
Noun
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As a result, slipper limpets compete with native mollusks for food and in areas where limpet populations are high, can outcompete oysters, clams, and mussels.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
5 Aug. 2025
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There were dense beds of clams, each up to 9 inches long, and snow-like microbial mats creating an ethereal undersea dusting, dozens of feet wide.—
Jackson Peck,
NBC news,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Ice dam removal can get expensive, and icicles can cause injuries.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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And trying to knock down icicles can create its own risks.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Officers deployed stop sticks that disabled multiple tires but despite this, the vehicle continued to flee before stopping in the front yard of a residence on Denyelle Drive, according to police.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
13 Aug. 2025
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Best for Mature Skin: Merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer Every shade of this stick has neutral undertones, so no need to worry about icky orange vibes—a victory for fair skin types.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Iceberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iceberg. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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