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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
Bowen Yang's first screen test with Saturday Night Live boss Lorne Michaels might have been frostier than the iceberg that sank the Titanic.
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Her makeup was a subtle bronzy look — highlighting the subtle copper and metallic details in her ensemble — which included a bold black cat-eye, a brown smokey eye and a frosty nude lip gloss.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Hang them from your ceiling or tree, or tape them to windows for a frosty effect.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Drape them across mantels, windows, or railings for a frosty, magical effect.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Her makeup was a subtle bronzy look — highlighting the subtle copper and metallic details in her ensemble — which included a bold black cat-eye, a brown smokey eye and a frosty nude lip gloss.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Hang them from your ceiling or tree, or tape them to windows for a frosty effect.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
Drape them across mantels, windows, or railings for a frosty, magical effect.
—Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosty
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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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Tom Kim finished a distant second on 19-under and Justin Thomas, who led by a shot heading into the final round but remains without a win in more than two years, was third on 18-under.Matias Grez, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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While data isn't available indicating how much this has changed over recent years, the tradition of downsizing into smaller homes designed with retirement in mind is becoming a distant, if not completely unlikely, prospect for America's aging boomer population.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Made from certified sustainable yarns and dyes, the bamboo and tencel scarf is for the luxe woman who can’t say no to her prints (and wants to stay warm in the chilly months).Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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But be sure to bundle up and watch your step before heading out, as Michigan winter promises chilly, slippery conditions.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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The full moon in December is commonly called the cold moon because of the frigid temperatures typically experienced in many parts of the world.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Conditions permitting, your adventure-seeking brood could kayak the White Continent’s frigid waters, join Zodiac excursions to see gentoo penguin colonies, and snowshoe across the icy landscape, led by HX’s wildlife and expedition guides.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the nation's coldest big city, Minneapolis, the weather service said highs in the single digits to teens and lows below zero look likely for Friday and Saturday.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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This cold air will quickly expand south and east Friday and encompass the entire eastern half of the country by Saturday.Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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The polar fish is the only species of shark that can withstand the freezing temperatures year-round.Ashley Strickland, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Just 100 km off the African coast, Fuerteventura is truly one of the best winter sun destinations in Europe, perfect for those seeking a tranquil getaway far from the crowds and the freezing temperatures of Northern Europe.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Stanley received more than 90 reports worldwide over problems relating to the detached lids — 38 of those complaints were tied to burn injuries, with 11 of those requiring medical attention.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The special drew sharp criticism; many felt LeBron came across as detached and unapproachable.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Nicholas Quah: In many ways, Landman is the chillest entry in the Sheridan-verse, which is typically packed with violence, melancholia, and dudely grouchiness.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024
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For her, the glory of the honeymoon had been in the planning, the dreaming, the building up in her mind; what a letdown to find that Paris was just a place, that some days were full of chill gray drizzle, that the dull, thick bodies of other tourists blocked her from full joy.Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosty. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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