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also subtropic
as in semitropical
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Recent Examples of subtropical
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.
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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
The National Hurricane Center continued Tuesday to forecast a potential system that could develop into the season’s first tropical or subtropical storm off the Southeast coast of the United States this week.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Given that Hong Kong is subtropical, South Korea provided the chilly backdrop for some of the filming — although one snowy scene was shot in Hong Kong in nearly 90-degree heat.
—Clifford Coonan, Variety, 14 May 2025
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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
The National Hurricane Center continued Tuesday to forecast a potential system that could develop into the season’s first tropical or subtropical storm off the Southeast coast of the United States this week.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2025
Given that Hong Kong is subtropical, South Korea provided the chilly backdrop for some of the filming — although one snowy scene was shot in Hong Kong in nearly 90-degree heat.
—Clifford Coonan, Variety, 14 May 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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