winterly

Definition of winterlynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for winterly
Adjective
  • This warmth is brief, with wintrier weather possible early next week.
    Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Meanwhile, areas to the northwest would see mostly wintry precipitation throughout the duration of the event.
    Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Chicago breaks snowfall records before December Chicago started the snowy season last year with a similarly strong punch, breaking snowfall records by the end of November, according to the NOAA.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 26 June 2026
  • The second reenactment takes place on the actual anniversary of Washington’s crossing — a freezing, snowy, gloomy Christmas Day in 1776.
    Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
Adjective
  • Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • From aqua suede to icy satin, from stilettos to ballet flats and beach-ready sandals, whatever your bridal style calls, for there’s a pair of blue shoes to match.
    Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • Next to him, the waters of Lincoln’s Sinking Spring still ran cold.
    Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • If time doesn’t allow for spa treatments, a morning swim in the indoor pool accompanied by a sauna and cold plunge in one of their two thermal suites might suffice.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Adjective
  • According to Chernoff, this can lead to excess frost, stale odors, and inconsistent freezing conditions, all of which negatively affect ice quality.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • While alcohol lowers the freezing point of beer, it's still made mostly with water, and can eventually freeze solid if it's frozen for long enough.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
Adjective
  • The aching cold of that sub-arctic river was taking the horse’s strength.
    Dolores Brown, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
  • Havoc-type arctic chill beats for Wiki.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Adjective
  • Flemings, like Peterson a one-and-done player in college, had 14 points on chilly 4-of-16 shooting.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026
  • Then the movie ended, and someone flicked the lights, and people wiped their faces and checked their apps and the door opened for a chilly evening breeze.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • The relationship between the Heat and James initially was frosty after their breakup, but is now strong.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • And minions have taken over Wendy’s frosty machines with a new banana flavor.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
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“Winterly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/winterly. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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