POLAR Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

polar

adjective

ˈpō-lər

Definition of polar

as in contradictory

being as different as possible they're friends despite their polar positions on a number of issues

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as in icy

having a low or subnormal temperature a polar air mass seemed to have settled over our area in January

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Recent Examples of polar The results show that many of the most expensive places to visit are remote islands, polar regions, and safari destinations, where higher transportation costs and premium travel experiences can quickly drive up the overall cost of a trip. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Part of that was down to Nosková, who hit her forehand with a surety which was the polar opposite of Muchová, who had nine forehand errors in the first set. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 11 July 2026 Hughes plays Laura’s older sister (and polar opposite), Mary Ingalls. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026 These use cases include remote terrestrial sensors—such as in undersea or polar locations—and instrumentation for secure communications. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for polar

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Adjective

This has created an uncoordinated and even contradictory landscape for policies focused on drinking.

— Isabella Cueto, STAT, 14 July 2026
The results join a growing number of similar data points generated by Jewish groups that point to evolving, and at times seemingly contradictory, views about Israel among American Jews.

— Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Definition of contradictory

Adjective

Backstage, Punk had a friendly, if not icy, exchange with Damian Priest.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
The Perseid meteor shower is finally active, bringing the potential for gorgeous shooting stars and fireballs as Earth plunges into the trail of debris shed by the icy comet Swift-Tuttle.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

In this development, the standard stationary-body quadcopter design was replaced with a single-motor system where the propeller and the entire drone body spin in opposite directions to minimize visibility.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Nayor and director Drew Hancock moved on and read other actresses opposite male lead Jack Quaid, but Hancock couldn’t let go of the idea of Thatcher.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 July 2026

Definition of opposite

Adjective

The Falkland Islands, the English call the windswept, rocky outcrops in the frigid south Atlantic Ocean.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
In the first room, a hulking pair of Nazi overboots, used by German infantry to guard against frigid Russian winters during World War II, serves as the centerpiece of a display on the symbolism of footwear.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

Volatility versus the stock’s weighting in the index Amid so many contrary forces, analysts and investors are anticipating a high degree of volatility and advising caution as hedging activity around the stock simmers.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The voter response to Measure A should send a strong contrary message.

— U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

Definition of contrary

Adjective

Inspectors also noticed that cold foods were being held at incorrect temperatures, according to the report.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Ceviche arrives bright and cold, sharpened by citrus, softened by fresh seafood, and lifted with herbs and heat.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

If freezing temperatures are predicted, pick any ripe fruit and cover the trunks of young trees with burlap or newspaper to insulate them.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 July 2026
The injured climber couldn’t continue, forcing the pair to spend a freezing night on the mountain with limited supplies.

— James Ward, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of freezing

Adjective

Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
One man, Clifford Boisa, died immediately after being retrieved from the chilly water.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026

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