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Recent Examples of stone-cold
Now, 30 years after its initial release, the song is a stone-cold ’90s country classic and has been a mainstay in Jackson’s concerts for the past three decades.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2023
Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 22 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone-cold
Adverb
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When the cop refuses the bribe, Reacher saves the man’s life … by love-tapping him out cold before Angel can shoot him.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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This time, the idea of a comeback stopped Canada cold.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
11 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Oilers’ power play comes up short The power play has been the Oilers’ bread and butter for so long, but it’s been inconsistent in the playoffs and downright nonexistent on the road.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Compared to Disney, which filled a convention hall at the Javits Center, and NBCUniversal, which took over Radio City Music Hall, Netflix’s presentation felt downright cozy.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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On energy policy, Donald Trump is absolutely correct, at least rhetorically, about something: nuclear energy should be playing an essential role in powering the United States in the decades to come.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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The price tag came in at $12,000, but the playhouse is absolutely priceless for the couple.—
Sarah Sekula,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adverb
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The nearly plot-free movie is self-indulgent, overly serious, and, worst of all, just plain dull.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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And because of that, much of the online debate surrounding the statue has sparked conversation rooted in misogynoir, elitism, fatphobia and just plain hate.—
Taryn Finley,
Refinery29,
14 May 2025
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“Stone-cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone-cold. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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