as in chill
an uncomfortable degree of coolness
a new nippiness in the mornings hinted at the coming of winter
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Noun
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The widespread cold blast will deliver the season’s most significant chill so far, with many areas expecting their first hard freeze and morning lows dipping well below average, according to the Climate Prediction Center.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Nov. 2025 -
Cozy fleece blankets keep the chill at bay, while a steaming cup of tea rounds out the meal.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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What remains is not shame or bitterness, but genuine care.—
Kelly Foster Lundquist,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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This swap will not only increase the healthfulness of your recipe, but dark chocolate’s bitterness is the perfect contrast to the sweetness of most baked goods.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Nippiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nippiness. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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