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
What to expect More than 1,500 people died when the Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic during its maiden voyage in April 1912.
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The hazards of glacial lakes Glacial lakes, often the color of aquamarine gems and sparkling with icebergs, are common around the margins of glaciers around the world.
—Dan McGrath, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Charles has visited every continent on Earth, drinking rancid yak butter tea in Lhasa, snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos and even climbing an iceberg in Antarctica.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The hazards of glacial lakes Glacial lakes, often the color of aquamarine gems and sparkling with icebergs, are common around the margins of glaciers around the world.
—Dan McGrath, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Mostly for the telephone and telegraph, but his other inventions spanned interests and included a metal jacket to assist in breathing, the audiometer to detect minor hearing problems and a device to locate icebergs,In January 1915, Bell made the first ceremonial transcontinental telephone call.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Charles has visited every continent on Earth, drinking rancid yak butter tea in Lhasa, snorkeling with sea lions in the Galapagos and even climbing an iceberg in Antarctica.
—Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iceberg
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Generations of beach-going visitors have photographed the barking sea lions that lounge on the wharf’s supports, eaten clam chowder, gone fishing and enjoyed the scenic views of Monterey Bay.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2020, the Democratic National Convention caught some flack from outspoken Rhode Islanders for showcasing calamari as the state's best dish instead of the quintessentially Rhode Island stuffed clam or stuffie.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some customers complain about large icicles and ice dams forming in the winter where there weren’t issues previously, which makes some homeowners question how well the system actually collects runoff.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The icicles that the Barton Family shared with us are much different.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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To recreate this, look for a thicker pepperoni or cut your own by buying a pepperoni stick, often found near the deli cheese or meats.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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With Vincent Desharnais serving a delay of game penalty for putting the puck over the glass from inside his own zone, Podkolzin then gave the Oilers a 2-1 lead, getting his stick free in front of the Sharks’ net and slipping a shot under Nedeljkovic for his 19th of the season.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Iceberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iceberg. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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