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also subtropic
as in semitropical
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Recent Examples of subtropical
Admire the dreamy, subtropical botanical garden on Isola Grande, the larger of the Brissago Islands.
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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
Tour properties include dramatic subtropical and desert landscaping, a front yard devoted entirely to succulents, kinetic metal and mosaic art, resident goats and a stop with 17 fruit trees alongside proteas and exotic succulents.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Currently, the western tropical Atlantic is warmer than normal, which could fuel more storms, but the eastern tropical and subtropical Atlantic are slightly cooler than normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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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
Tour properties include dramatic subtropical and desert landscaping, a front yard devoted entirely to succulents, kinetic metal and mosaic art, resident goats and a stop with 17 fruit trees alongside proteas and exotic succulents.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Currently, the western tropical Atlantic is warmer than normal, which could fuel more storms, but the eastern tropical and subtropical Atlantic are slightly cooler than normal.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 9 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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Willit Cargo Stretch Shorts Embrace the warm weather in these stretchy, water-resistant shorts that are ideal for a tropical vacation.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Containers of blooming plants and greenery enhance the tropical feel with pops of pink.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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El Niño is a naturally occurring weather cycle that occurs when trade winds over the Pacific weaken, causing warm water to pile up along the Pacific coast of equatorial South America.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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This year, the presence of an emerging El Niño and its associated warmer equatorial waters could mean a more active Eastern Pacific basin season.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Subtropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtropical. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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