variants
also subtropic
as in semitropical
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Recent Examples of subtropical
Middle Colenso Farm is a series of old stone farm buildings, updated with tasteful interiors and sculpted gravel paths through beautiful lush subtropical vegetation.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Fruit trees Plant subtropical fruit trees now: citrus, avocado, guava, banana, papaya (along the coast only), jaboticaba, mango, coffee, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The heat behind the forecast Above-average sea surface temperatures in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea are primary factors for this year’s storm season, according to researchers at Colorado State University.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
At this time, Scotland would’ve looked more like modern-day Spain or California, with subtropical temperatures and a lush environment.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Fruit trees Plant subtropical fruit trees now: citrus, avocado, guava, banana, papaya (along the coast only), jaboticaba, mango, coffee, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
The heat behind the forecast Above-average sea surface temperatures in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea are primary factors for this year’s storm season, according to researchers at Colorado State University.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
At this time, Scotland would’ve looked more like modern-day Spain or California, with subtropical temperatures and a lush environment.
—Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtropical
Adjective
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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.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Sep. 2023
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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
Adjective
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For travelers who love exploring the world of tropical drinks, visits to these artisanal, family-run, operations often lead to fascinating, educational tasting experiences.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Escala Forma Miami’s tropical tropes are all used at once, and to great effect, within this living room by local studio Escala Forma.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Subtropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtropical. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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