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as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon
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as in cold
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare
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Recent Examples of icy
De Sole, who, with her contagious smile, is the polar opposite of fashion’s icy stereotype, was most excited to welcome young new faces.
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Daniel Paik, Air Mail, 13 June 2026
The icy comet body itself, surrounded by this dust, may have been fairly Earth-like after all.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2026
Metro Atlanta has more than enough to offer, from towering sundaes and icy bingsu to swirls of soft serve and vegan ice cream.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Chicken that hasn't thawed properly might feel icy in some spots while warm in others.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Daniel Paik, Air Mail, 13 June 2026
The icy comet body itself, surrounded by this dust, may have been fairly Earth-like after all.
—Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2026
Metro Atlanta has more than enough to offer, from towering sundaes and icy bingsu to swirls of soft serve and vegan ice cream.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 12 June 2026
Chicken that hasn't thawed properly might feel icy in some spots while warm in others.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icy
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The production had no money, no stars and was going to shoot in a frigid Canadian forest.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Chicago is a great pick for a city break, even during its famously frigid winters.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The perk here is that the material holds up to cold weather by stretching and expanding without breaking, requiring fewer repairs and resource use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But there are ways of assessing it with cold hard figures, most notably the FIFA world rankings, which began in the 1990s as a way to assess the strength of international teams.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Richard claimed she was locked alone in the freezing car for two hours, unable to leave the vehicle because there were no interior door handles.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2026
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Ensure that your freezer is set to the coldest setting before starting the flash-freezing process.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Monochrome Fit Summer weather can be unpredictable, with chilly mornings and blistering hot afternoons.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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Lopez has stepped out in Paris twice wearing a similar go-to uniform, including a breezy, lightweight outer layer that is ideal for chilly summer nights or rainy afternoons.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The whiskey components this year were aged between four and 12 years, and the final blend was finished in barrels previously used to age The Prisoner Red Blend California wine from six months to more than two years, and bottled non-chill filtered at 101 proof.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Stone Fruit Care Considerations Stone fruit success depends on selecting varieties with the correct chill-hour requirements for your region—and be sure to look at your precise location.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Make sure the oven is completely cool before cleaning.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Nothing plays up dark mocha or cool raven hair like warm cinnamon balayage.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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However, the brittle plastic breaks easily and is less durable than other trays.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Another option is to treat the recent analysis as technical confirmation that the current system is brittle and inequitable, and use that to argue for a deeper change.—
David Sathuluri,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Snow was falling in Central Florida after a strong arctic front socked the region with three days of bitter cold, along with nearly an inch of snow.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Seven forms of hyaluronic acid drench skin with hydration to offset the dryness mineral SPFs can sometimes leave behind, while echinacea and arctic root extracts keep excess sebum in check.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 May 2026
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icy. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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