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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
her response was frosty enough to tell me she didn't appreciate the question
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as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
she gave the telemarketer on the phone a frosty "No, thank you" and hung up
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Recent Examples of frosty
While last year’s record-breaking cold may not return in full force, the months ahead promise their fair share of frosty mornings, swirling snowflakes, and cozy nights in.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
Most important, the drinks were still frosty, like they had been pulled out of the fridge.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
For his part, South Korea’s Lee has taken preemptive steps to thaw the frosty status between the countries.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
Summers in the South can be unbearable, but a nice, frosty beverage goes a long way toward taming the heat.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
Most important, the drinks were still frosty, like they had been pulled out of the fridge.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Aug. 2025
For his part, South Korea’s Lee has taken preemptive steps to thaw the frosty status between the countries.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
Summers in the South can be unbearable, but a nice, frosty beverage goes a long way toward taming the heat.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosty
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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
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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
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Astronomers compare them to a powerful lighthouse that shines for milliseconds in the middle of a rough, distant sea.—
Jorge Garay,
Wired News,
23 Aug. 2025
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In Sheth’s images, the subjects’ backgrounds appear almost as dreamscapes, or portals to distant universes.—
M. Z. Adnan,
New Yorker,
23 Aug. 2025
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The fashion statement of the rangy frontman served a more practical purpose when three-fourths through the two-hour show, a torrent of wind whipped through the stadium, bringing with it a chilly downpour that would last the duration of the concert.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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Paul Hollywood was presumably in his dressing room, putting on a crisp oxford shirt in a shade of blue meant to make his eyes pop—a vivid cerulean, a chilly Arctic sky, or, occasionally, a fuller, velvety navy just across the color wheel from his tan.—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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Both surfaces are covered with exotic ices, and an understanding of their properties at the frigid temperatures on Pluto would be a key component of the mission.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The room covered in white snow is kept at a frigid 10 to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, which honestly feels amazing after being in the Florida heat.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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The former includes espresso, americano, cappucino, latte, chaga mocha, cold brew and drip coffee.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Coco Cold Brew tops coconut water over ice with cold brew foam.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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While adults die in cold weather, their eggs can survive freezing temperatures until the return of spring.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Aug. 2025
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On the day of Trump’s 2025 Inauguration, a freezing blizzard blew through Washington, D.C., forcing the ceremony indoors.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 Aug. 2025
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In one image, a firefighter assisted the man out of the tube as colleagues held aside the detached pieces.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Recently remodeled, the property offers a two-story main house plus a guest suite atop the detached garage, for a combined total of four bedrooms and four baths in roughly 2,800 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
18 Aug. 2025
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The chillest yak in Zootopia — voiced by the equally chill Tommy Chong of the comedy duo Cheech & Chong — is back for Zootopia 2. Like Chong, Yax is enlightened and laidback as the owner of a naturist club.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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This little slice of heaven in Northwest Austin is far less crowded, the vibe is gloriously chill, and – plot twist!—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosty. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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