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Recent Examples of wintry Conveniently sheltering their attractions from the elements, the best indoor water parks in the U.S. can become toasty escapes on the wintriest or rainiest days. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2023 It’s all very wintry and chilly and dark, but lovely as well. Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023 Bridget Torres is a prominent national news weather forecaster who comes to the magical, wintry town of Leavenworth, Washington, where Christmas traditions prevail each holiday season. al, 2 Dec. 2022 Yet Saturday’s temperatures, so reminiscent of early winter, did not seem especially wintry. Martin Weil, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for wintry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wintry
Adjective
  • That’s still chilly, but remember the greenhouse effect: there is a lot of frozen methane and carbon dioxide on Pluto, so these ices can vaporize and possibly provide enough thermal retention to make the tiny world at least somewhat comfortable, if not exactly habitable.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 July 2025
  • On sale for $79, it can be worn on chilly flights, tossed over a dress on cooler evenings, or paired with leggings for a casual travel day look.
    Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.
    Erin Hooker, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
  • Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.
    Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Strategic commenting can lead to five-figure contracts without cold pitching.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • First, a quick refresher on freezing: The super cold temp—freezers should be set to zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower—stalls the growth of bacteria and other organisms.
    Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Like a brittle leaf spiraling down a garden path, or the last cigarette passed between friends.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
  • In extreme cold, the plastic frames can become brittle and break.
    Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • The boat capsized just before 3 p.m., tossing all ten occupants into the frigid waters of Lake Tahoe.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
  • Preservation tools and techniques Surviving the area’s elements, particularly the long and frigid winters, is easier said than done, though.
    Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • While the small town of Kailua-Kona can be bustling during the summer months, the Big Island is typically chill.
    Will McGough, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • With nail trends being so chill over the last year or two—who knew nude nails would be so hot for so long?—those of us who were once confident DIYing our nail art may feel a bit out of practice these days.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • Land O'Lakes recommends freezing sticks in their original carton.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
  • Deadly cold front batters South Africa The freezing conditions brought floods and snowfall across the country, killing at least seven people.
    Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • This keeps living spaces cooler and saves money, CEO of Green Doors Joseph Holman told the outlet, as air conditioning units don't have to work as hard to keep spaces chilled.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 July 2025
  • The floral prints just feel right everywhere, from the lavender fields of Provence to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, and the lightweight fabric keeps me cool in the hottest temperatures.
    Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025

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“Wintry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wintry. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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