as in sticks
a cold aloof person
his wife is such an icicle you're lucky to get so much as a greeting from her
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Recent Examples of icicles
On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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
The icicles that the Barton Family shared with us are much different.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Roof icicles form from heat escaping an attic, causing the snow on the roof to melt and refreeze.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Shouldered by sandstone cliffs, these caves in Bayfield, Wisconsin, form when water—and, notably, waves—that would normally flow through the sandstone freezes instead, birthing icicles, columns, and curtains.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Large Icicles Large icicles or ice buildup along your home’s eaves signal trapped, melting water that can run into your home and damage walls, ceilings, and insulation.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
After all, small icicles tend to form naturally during the winter months.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Large icicles are a sign of ice dams on a home.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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
The icicles that the Barton Family shared with us are much different.
—Ray Petelin, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Roof icicles form from heat escaping an attic, causing the snow on the roof to melt and refreeze.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Shouldered by sandstone cliffs, these caves in Bayfield, Wisconsin, form when water—and, notably, waves—that would normally flow through the sandstone freezes instead, birthing icicles, columns, and curtains.
—Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Large Icicles Large icicles or ice buildup along your home’s eaves signal trapped, melting water that can run into your home and damage walls, ceilings, and insulation.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
After all, small icicles tend to form naturally during the winter months.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Large icicles are a sign of ice dams on a home.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icicles
Noun
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Other proposals floated over the decades included towing icebergs from Alaska or Antarctica, diverting rivers from the rainy Pacific Northwest or even piping Great Lakes water thousands of miles west across the Continental Divide.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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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
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Lunch is served here too, but during the day most guests prefer to head over to the family’s beach club, Bagno Assunta, which serves classic Italian summer fare, like a solid insalata caprese and spaghetti alle arselle (tiny local clams).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Oysters, clams and kelp put into the waterways also pull nitrogen out of the water.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Icicles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icicles. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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