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 Commander Graham Gore is a Victorian polar explorer and one of several ‘expats’ from history who are now part of the Ministry’s extraordinary experiment. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026 The orbiter completes a lunar polar orbit every two hours, as the moon rotates beneath. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Swiftly setting up launch sites allows military planners to confuse potential enemies, exploit unpredictable launch azimuths and trajectories for defense, complicate hostile tracking, and gain access to polar or high-inclination orbits. — David Szondy august 15, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2026 But governments are also aware that as ice melts in the coming decades, transit seasons could extend and additional routes can open up, such as a potential trans-polar route that avoids Russian coastlines altogether. — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for polar

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Adjective

Lucas, Kozakiewicz stand by their positions In the wake of the contradictory filings, both Lucas and Kozakiewicz have remained steadfast in their positions regarding the audit.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026
Trump made contradictory statements about the status of talks earlier in the week, and the status of negotiations remains unclear.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of contradictory

Adjective

There’s nothing wrong with a great scoop, but sometimes the weather calls for something lighter, icier and a little more unexpected.

— Lia Picard - For the AJC, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Posing next to co-star Sandra Bullock, the Australian star looked statuesque in a strapless column dress that was completely covered in icy mint sequins, which looked like scales.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

Her husband, Bobby Lane, was driving Otwell and their two children from their Wilmar home to the Walmart in Monticello when an Arkansas State Police cruiser coming the opposite direction began behaving erratically.

— Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Maine’s senators, from opposite parties, agree Maine’s congressional delegation has been unusually unified for a state represented by one Republican and one independent who caucuses with Democrats.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of opposite

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There are frigid cryotherapy chambers, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and exorbitant supplements.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
Then there is Chicago Bears fans, who pack the old, outdated Soldier Field, even in frigid temperatures, to watch a their team, despite years of futility.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 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

Loco is known for its casual and rustic atmosphere, barbecue comfort food and cold drinks.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
Summer is typically the most expensive time to pick up a lease, with asking prices falling in colder months, according to historical Apartment List data.

— Mark Dee August 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of cold

Adjective

Jackson had a prime seat at Davis’ A&R meetings, which were notoriously chilly, loud, and, yes, long.

— Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 22 Aug. 2026
Hiddenseer Winterbock — World’s Best Bock Germany’s Hiddenseer snagged the World’s Best Bock title with Winterbock, a rich, strong lager tailor-made for chilly nights.

— Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of chilly

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