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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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Some forecasters said a rebound was likely following the adverse effects of frigid weather and worker strikes on payrolls in January and February.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Read Next National Man’s death in frigid jail cell ruled homicide.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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No longer enthusiastic about their road trip, the Brits are cold and looking a little nervous.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The nights are cold still, though bundling up is certainly an option.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The video offers a glimpse at the company’s efforts to develop the Kuiper equipment, which has involved putting the dishes through various environmental tests, such as freezing temperatures.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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For weeks leading up to the ruling, hundreds of thousands of people protesting for and against Mr. Yoon have lined the streets of Seoul, often enduring freezing temperatures, rain and snow.—
Jin Yu Young,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees suffered their second consecutive loss on Wednesday, falling to Arizona, 4-3, on a chilly night in the Bronx.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2025
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And while hot summer days give the grapes more tropical flavors, chilly nights trap some contrasting acidity under their skins.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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And then obviously in between that, either dropping my kid off at school or picking my kid up or hanging out, going to the park or something like that in some of those gaps, but that’s a very happy day, very chill, humbling day (Laughs).—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2025
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People are going to be very chill and normal, like the internet always is.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The retro cool of the bar matches the retro cool of the building, which makes sense: Nostalgia is a primary ingredient of Pier Top’s appeal.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Wayfair Sleep Cooling Down-Alternative Gel Fiber Bed Pillow Set Stop flipping pillows for a cool spot and swap in these gel fiber ones.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bones to become weakened and brittle.—
Erica Lamberg,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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If there is no sign of life after the third week of June passes and the stems feel dry and brittle, your plant is likely dead.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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Per The White House Historical Association, before its arrival to the White House, the Resolute Desk was a part of a British arctic expedition in 1852.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The city has already seen several storms this year, including an arctic blast three weeks ago that also brought 5 inches of snow.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Icy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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