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as in frigid
having a low or subnormal temperature
an icy drink that was especially refreshing on that hot afternoon
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as in cold
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
she wondered why the salesclerk at the boutique had given her an icy glare
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Recent Examples of icy
The case is in platinum, giving the icy dial an even icier outline.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
The sun mask is heat, flame-heavy by nature, while the moon mask has an icier look and feel.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
While the icier skiing at Windham or Stowe will never compare to the fluff out where Horace Greeley said to go, the ingredients for an improved social scene have arrived.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
As relations between Washington and Beijing get icier, U.S. officials and politicians in Washington have raised several warnings about potential Chinese threats to national security: telecoms equipment, biotechnology, and even purchases of U.S. farmland.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 22 Feb. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
The sun mask is heat, flame-heavy by nature, while the moon mask has an icier look and feel.
—Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 2 Apr. 2024
While the icier skiing at Windham or Stowe will never compare to the fluff out where Horace Greeley said to go, the ingredients for an improved social scene have arrived.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2024
As relations between Washington and Beijing get icier, U.S. officials and politicians in Washington have raised several warnings about potential Chinese threats to national security: telecoms equipment, biotechnology, and even purchases of U.S. farmland.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 22 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icy
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The myriad indignities of winter now seem too much to bear—the slushy puddles, the numb fingers, that frigid first step out of the shower—all of it interminable, day after dreary day.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
15 Feb. 2025
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A week-long, unusually cold Arctic outbreak is set to bring frigid conditions to most locations east of the Rockies beginning Sunday.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
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Besides pulling air from underground, the system will also be able to exchange hot and cold air between the two spaces, depending on the need.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Around mid-March when consistently warm weather arrives, trim the plants back as needed while removing cold damage or declining leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Even with the onslaught of freezing temperatures, and snow in the earlier hours of the day, guests were transported to a fantastical realm for a few moments of respite.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Complete the look by layering up in JW Anderson’s snuggly shearling leather jacket–February’s freezing temperatures are still very much a thing.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2025
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Monday, February 17, will be chilly with intervals of clouds and sun.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Many guests bundled up to brave the chilly winter weather, with Stone and Kloss favoring leather and suede.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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The card stayed relatively chill throughout our testing process.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
29 Jan. 2025
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Also, this is a TikTok of the chillest January 6 get-together.—
Makena Kelly,
WIRED,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Inn at the Old Jail is a wildly cool home base.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just let your mind think about what would be cool, what would be fun and life-affirming about the idea of having meaningful connections with more people in your life.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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The world is a brittle place, with disease outbreaks, wars in Gaza and Ukraine and climate change adding to the anxiety.—
Tina Reed,
Axios,
10 Feb. 2025
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Because of the intense heat produced by the eruption, the scrolls resemble brittle lumps of charcoal.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
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An arctic blast of air coming into the metro will cause temperatures to plummet into the teens to mid 20s below zero through at least mid-week, the weather service said in its Friday forecast discussion.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025
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After more than 60 hours of frigid, arctic weather, Denver temperatures will finally crawl above freezing Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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