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also subtropic
as in semitropical
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Recent Examples of subtropical
Bluey lives in sunny Brisbane which is the capital city of Queensland, a subtropical state located in the northeast region of Australia.
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
Declining numbers The leatherback turtle has the widest global distribution of any reptile, nesting mainly on tropical or subtropical beaches.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
The disease, relatively rare in temperate climates and common in tropical and subtropical areas, is caused by a parasite and spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
For now, meteorologists are monitoring the southeastern coast for tropical or subtropical hurricane development, and the chance of a storm coming later this week remains low.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 2025
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 14 Feb. 2025
Declining numbers The leatherback turtle has the widest global distribution of any reptile, nesting mainly on tropical or subtropical beaches.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 6 June 2025
The disease, relatively rare in temperate climates and common in tropical and subtropical areas, is caused by a parasite and spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
For now, meteorologists are monitoring the southeastern coast for tropical or subtropical hurricane development, and the chance of a storm coming later this week remains low.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 June 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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Thrive’s reef-safe SPF 50 mineral formula offers strong protection with minimal white cast, perfect for South America’s varied climates—from snowy peaks to tropical beaches.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2025
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The earthy flavor of the matcha is paired with almond bitters, lime for tartness and pineapple juice for a tropical note.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Subtropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtropical. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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