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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a glacial weather front coming down from Canada will bring freezing temperatures this weekend
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
her glacial manner discouraged him from attempting further conversation
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Recent Examples of glacial
Or grab a paddle board and glide over English Bay at sunset, or discover the coastal mountains on trails that end at glacial lakes in Garibaldi Park, and hour’s drive from Vancouver.
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The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
In the Mojave, under the shade of Joshua trees, a strange pale carbonate rock caps the glacial deposits.
—Peter Brannen
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Steam rises from the glacial mudflats of Turnagain Arm after a summer rain in Alaska.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The work’s glacial pace, indebted to the drones of Indian raga, inspired Riley to experiment with stasis and repetition.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
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The Editors, Outside, 31 Aug. 2025
In the Mojave, under the shade of Joshua trees, a strange pale carbonate rock caps the glacial deposits.
—Peter Brannen
august 28, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Steam rises from the glacial mudflats of Turnagain Arm after a summer rain in Alaska.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
The work’s glacial pace, indebted to the drones of Indian raga, inspired Riley to experiment with stasis and repetition.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for glacial
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacial
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From island flavors at the Caribbean Beach Resort to the splash zones of Typhoon Lagoon and the icy adventures at Blizzard Beach, there’s still plenty of time to soak up every last drop of the summer.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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From sweltering summer afternoons to rainy days and icy winters, there are plenty of times when heading outside just isn’t an option.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The frigid air sliced through the open windows, bit the tips of my ears and my runny nose.—
Manuel Muñoz,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
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Katie Abraham and Chloe Polzin were hunting for a late-night snack with three other friends on a frigid night in Urbana, Illinois.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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The set comes with six lights that are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including rain and freezing temperatures.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Frost is likely for most places with temperatures in the low to mid 30s, and even some freezing temperatures up north.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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The fair also will feature two stages of music, an entertainment dome, mouthwatering festival food and plenty of cold beer.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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In a study, the team describes how cooling a gas of radioactive atoms to temperatures colder than deep space could synchronize their radioactive decay.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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In order to combat a chilly plane ride, a warm airport, and the crisp fall air upon arrival, light layers are essential.—
Rachel Trujillo,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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The blazer is also lined, which comes in handy on chilly evenings.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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An aurora provides individuals the opportunity to experience space weather, and many travel to arctic regions to observe it, the Space Weather Prediction Center said.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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Austin, Texas, United States Head to a frozen arctic adventure in Austin, Texas at Zoocade, the first holographic zoo to open in the United States.—
Miriam Porter,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Also, reggae events are way more chill.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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As per usual, the expressions are non-chill filtered and bottled at their natural color.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Waterspouts tend to form when the air is cool and moist, and the water is near its warmest.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After months of summer heat, cooler temperatures are a welcome shift, but along with sweater weather and falling leaves come dwindling daylight hours.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Glacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacial. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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