1
as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the arctic air of deep winter
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
received the usual arctic reception from her in-laws at Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of arctic
The images below show how the influence of climate change from as far away as the mid-latitudes can trigger an outbreak of arctic air over the United States weeks to months later.
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Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Spirit helpers intervene to make things right again in this arctic fairy tale set in an Inuit community.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Last week, the metro was in the icy grasp of an arctic blast that brought record-breaking cold to the metro.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
The arctic air will seep south over the central and southern Plains next week and will even reach into the South, including in Oklahoma City, Nashville and Atlanta, Weather.com said.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Spirit helpers intervene to make things right again in this arctic fairy tale set in an Inuit community.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
Last week, the metro was in the icy grasp of an arctic blast that brought record-breaking cold to the metro.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 24 Feb. 2025
The arctic air will seep south over the central and southern Plains next week and will even reach into the South, including in Oklahoma City, Nashville and Atlanta, Weather.com said.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arctic
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.—
Christopher Cann,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 Nov. 2024
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When three deer fell through thin ice at a Wisconsin lake, police used a drone to guide them out of the frigid water and onto the shore.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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Search and recovery diving instructor Juan Heredia, founder of the nonprofit Angels Recovery Dive Team, found Dane after a two-hour dive in the frigid waters of the Siletz River in Lincoln County, Ore., about three miles downstream from the boy’s home, per CNN.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Experts offer tips to protect against common health hazards in freezing temperatures.—
Dina Mishev Max Whittaker,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
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My days there were filled with engaging scientific lectures on the ship, land excursions, kayaking among towering glaciers, and even a polar plunge in the freezing waters.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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The formerly friendly hound transformed into one of cold calculation that left a trail of bodies in its wake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2025
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Champions League-level spending catches up with reality A significant problem at Old Trafford has been a simple one: a lack of cold, hard cash.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Spring 2025 in New York City is off to a wet, gray and chilly start.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Hathaway capitalized on the chilly, wintery weather and snow with a look best described as gravitating toward the après-ski trend.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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People are going to be very chill and normal, like the internet always is.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Canada’s been chill with legal weed since 2018, and Germany is heading there too.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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When have cherry blossoms peaked historically? Unusually warm or cool temperatures have caused peak bloom as early as March 15 in 1990 and as late as April 18 in 1958.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Stretchy synthetic material wicks sweat away from your body to keep you dry and cool, and the seams and fabric are designed to prevent uncomfortable chafing, an important factor for all-day wear.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Mar. 2025
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The new livery, said to be inspired by marine wildlife and polar landscapes, ensures HX stands apart from Hurtigruten Norway while still honoring its heritage brand.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rashford’s movement away from the ball and in wider positions is the polar opposite to alternatives in the position, such as Ramsey.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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