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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
In that sense, Aqua Lares represents more than the refurbishment of a former polar yacht.
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Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The judge noted Moore’s history with bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia, and made reference to a recent suicide attempt.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
In the two decades since the project’s completion, Broughton has become the go-to architect for polar design.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
This summer is already shaping up to be the polar opposite of the last, when Chelsea exerted themselves deep into July to become Club World Cup winners.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The judge noted Moore’s history with bi-polar disorder and schizophrenia, and made reference to a recent suicide attempt.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
In the two decades since the project’s completion, Broughton has become the go-to architect for polar design.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
This summer is already shaping up to be the polar opposite of the last, when Chelsea exerted themselves deep into July to become Club World Cup winners.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polar
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Those goals are not contradictory.—
Susana A. Mendoza,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Trump has been against state AI regulation over fears that the contradictory interstate regulatory framework could hamstring AI innovation and allow China to get the upper hand.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
1 June 2026
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The actress’ hair was coiffed and pulled back with icy blond wisps to frame her face courtesy of hairstylist Rena Calhoun.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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That data is crucial to understanding and adapting to climate change and to a vast array of industries on land and at sea like aquaculture, shipping especially through icy waters, coastal tourism, agriculture and even navies, Le Traon said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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While nearly 350 state legislators have signed letters urging for stronger federal oversight, some members of Congress are moving in the opposite direction.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Out June 5, the film stars Rudd, opposite Nick Jonas, as an aging musician who never got the rock-star life or career that his younger self had envisioned.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2026
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Swimmers die every summer in Colorado, as frigid water can make the body lock up in seconds.—
R. Scott Rappold,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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The 17-pound sea turtle had convalesced at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island since being found near death in the frigid Cape Cod waters last November.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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Still, this is a contrary call.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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The desperate, contrary need to be different — to be florid — pulled me completely out of the story.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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The attentive staff carries complimentary sunscreen, cold towels, and mango juice shots straight to your lounge chair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At this point, the coffee that remains in their cups has gone cold, and our time is almost up.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
2 June 2026
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For millennia, glacial ice and freezing temperatures protected Ötzi’s body — and microbes — from degradation and decay.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Scientists found that some yeast species capable of breaking down phenol, a chemical used to disinfect the mummy after its discovery, have increased over time despite the freezing temperatures.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The long hemline covers the lower back for most wearers, sealing out drafts on chilly planes.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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While their caps and gowns for the 1,160 seniors who were eligible to graduate kept out some of the chilly air, their family members in the stands were fired up with applause and cheers for students.—
Holly Andres,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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“Polar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polar. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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