as in clam
a cold aloof person
a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg
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Recent Examples of iceberg
In early December 2024, 40-year-old French sailor Charlie Dalin had Antarctica and icebergs to starboard, and behind him lurked a monstrous storm, barreling across the great swath of the Southern Ocean like an atmospheric bowling ball.
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George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Plant directly in the garden, after the danger of frost, glaciers, and icebergs has passed.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
The continent offers travelers a wealth of extraordinary activities, from taking in towering icebergs to kayaking glacial waters to observing unique wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
That’s just the tip of the ransomware threat iceberg, according to a detailed analysis published on Jan. 9.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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George Allen, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2025
Plant directly in the garden, after the danger of frost, glaciers, and icebergs has passed.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
The continent offers travelers a wealth of extraordinary activities, from taking in towering icebergs to kayaking glacial waters to observing unique wildlife like penguins, orcas, and seals.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025
That’s just the tip of the ransomware threat iceberg, according to a detailed analysis published on Jan. 9.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for iceberg
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iceberg
Noun
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Menu items include sea urchin bruschettas, fresh clams, and oodles of oysters, all served on communal wooden tables overlooking the vineyards.—
Travel + Leisure Staff,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2025
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There are funky shapes, like a mushroom or a clam, and abstract silhouettes, like Bottega Veneta’s nappa leather key ring.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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No drool icicles hanging from his mouth and his body shook with excitement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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On the way to the suspension bridge, about a 15-minute walk, see giant icicles along the cliff sides and the frozen top of the Montmorency River, their stillness stark against the roaring rush of the waterfall.—
Vjosa Isai,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Humane Society of the U.S. encourages people to report anything suspicious, like multiple pit bulls chained up near each other, dogs with scars on their faces, dogfighting equipment (like treadmills and break sticks) or unusual foot traffic at odd hours.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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Gerber recalls teething sticks over choking concern Baby food maker Gerber has recalled and discontinued one of its products that could pose a potential choking hazard for babies and toddlers.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Iceberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iceberg. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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