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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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Petit Soleil This oh-so petite boutique has just 17 rooms and suites, which range from snug to downright palatial.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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While Fleming’s early works place Bond at being somewhere between his late twenties and early thirties, First Light’s version is 26, but looks downright baby-faced.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
Adverb
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Now, Thomas is absolutely right in showing courage.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 June 2025
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Yes, Jon, look, there is no question this morning this is absolutely the largest and potentially most dangerous risk and gamble of Trump's presidency.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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This is nature storytelling flipped inside out, spotlighting the overlooked, misunderstood, and just plain bizarre animals that keep ecosystems humming behind the scenes.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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If some of Meghan Markle’s other social media posts have bordered on cringe, well, this one is just plain cute….—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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“Stone-cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone-cold. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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