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also subtropic
as in semitropical
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Recent Examples of subtropical
Despite its common name, this evergreen fern is native to Florida as well as other tropical and subtropical areas, where it is often called sword fern.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Yamunanagar has a subtropical continental monsoon climate.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Admire the dreamy, subtropical botanical garden on Isola Grande, the larger of the Brissago Islands.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Its always-rocking outdoor tiki bar is the kind of place that defines a subtropical party city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Yamunanagar has a subtropical continental monsoon climate.
—Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
Admire the dreamy, subtropical botanical garden on Isola Grande, the larger of the Brissago Islands.
—Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Its always-rocking outdoor tiki bar is the kind of place that defines a subtropical party city.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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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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The decor is a composite of countless tropical vacations and excursions, stitched together into a singular fantasy.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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The National Hurricane Center's tropical outlook early May 29 showed nothing in the Atlantic basin to be concerned about for the next two to seven days, though AccuWeather forecasters said that could change next week.—
Cheryl McCloud,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Researchers have described humans as highly omnivorous, exploiting a wide range of plant, animal and fungal foods across environments as disparate as the Arctic tundra and equatorial rainforest.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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El Niño is a periodic warming of water in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean that can affect global weather patterns for months, according to Tyler Roys, senior meteorologist with AccuWeather.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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“Subtropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtropical. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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