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also semitropic
as in subtropical
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Recent Examples of semitropical
But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century.
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Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2023
Seasonal flooding hits large parts of China every summer, particularly in the semitropical south, while some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years.
—Liz Lee, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2023
At stray moments, winds gusted a bit and a hazy sense of the semitropical seemed pervasive.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 June 2023
The semitropical climate suited them, and, absent natural predators, the population boomed.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
The married flavors feel semitropical, but at the same time very Californian.
—Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2023
The kinds of plants that can be killed outright by early spring cold are those that are not hardy in Chicago’s climate — for example, semitropical plants such as tomatoes and peppers.
—Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2022
Golden Gate is an early example of a Florida type: the land venture that lures outsiders into the state’s rural interior with intimations of semitropical paradise.
—Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2021
Lush nature surrounded us again at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 15 acres of semitropical parkland on the banks of Lake Peigneur, half an hour south of Lafayette.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2021
Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2023
Seasonal flooding hits large parts of China every summer, particularly in the semitropical south, while some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years.
—Liz Lee, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2023
At stray moments, winds gusted a bit and a hazy sense of the semitropical seemed pervasive.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 June 2023
The semitropical climate suited them, and, absent natural predators, the population boomed.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
The married flavors feel semitropical, but at the same time very Californian.
—Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2023
The kinds of plants that can be killed outright by early spring cold are those that are not hardy in Chicago’s climate — for example, semitropical plants such as tomatoes and peppers.
—Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2022
Golden Gate is an early example of a Florida type: the land venture that lures outsiders into the state’s rural interior with intimations of semitropical paradise.
—Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2021
Lush nature surrounded us again at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 15 acres of semitropical parkland on the banks of Lake Peigneur, half an hour south of Lafayette.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semitropical
Adjective
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Some gradual tropical or subtropical development could occur thereafter as the low moves little.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The National Hurricane Center on Monday gave the front a 20% chance to gradually develop into a tropical or subtropical system over the next seven days.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders will couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Hosted by Jesse Palmer, the reality series welcomes former The Bachelor and The Bachelorette contestants to a tropical paradise for another shot at finding love.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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“Semitropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semitropical. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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