1
as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the arctic air of deep winter
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
received the usual arctic reception from her in-laws at Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of arctic
To add insult to injury, the entire city — as well as the northern part of the U.S. — is turned into an arctic tundra by some gnarly post-global warming weather.
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Austin even saw some snow, as well as plunging temperatures into the lower teens and single digits, when an arctic air system swept through Texas in February.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a pattern change is expected to bring an arctic outbreak with high probabilities of below-normal temperatures for much of the eastern part of the country.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
My bedroom is upstairs and feels like a sauna even when the thermostat is set for arctic temperatures.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
Austin even saw some snow, as well as plunging temperatures into the lower teens and single digits, when an arctic air system swept through Texas in February.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a pattern change is expected to bring an arctic outbreak with high probabilities of below-normal temperatures for much of the eastern part of the country.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
My bedroom is upstairs and feels like a sauna even when the thermostat is set for arctic temperatures.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for arctic
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Gelato is very similar to ice cream, but only relies on milk instead of heavy cream for a slightly lighter, icier texture than traditional homemade ice cream.—
Erin Hooker,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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This lunar feature is an enormous basaltic plain, which formed billions of years ago when lava flows flooded gigantic impact basins, before hardening in the frigid space environment.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
20 July 2025
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People were even sharing frigid places to escape the heat.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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The story shocked the Kansas City area: the men’s bodies were discovered outside in freezing temperatures.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
24 July 2025
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It also cannot be laid in freezing temperatures, which complicates scheduling.—
Lee Igel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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For evening or colder climates, go with the Parallel Pant.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Everyone’s temperature preferences differ—some sleep hot, others cold.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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The tour included a chilly ice-cool tunnel, set up to mirror the cooling effect of Air 10's Ice Cooling tech.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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On a chilly night in April 2023, Charlotte Walker got a text message.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
16 July 2025
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This little slice of heaven in Northwest Austin is far less crowded, the vibe is gloriously chill, and – plot twist!—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Navigate through the shop aisle to the breezy oceanfront dining room in the back, set on a surprisingly chill stretch of sand.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Nothing gets people to appreciate you faster than staying cool in a storm.—
Marek Niedzwiedz,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Here are some more tips from USA TODAY for staying cool on a budget this summer: Close curtains and blinds.—
Cailey Gleeson,
jsonline.com,
15 July 2025
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The presence of a warm tropical regions and cold polar regions, respectively, is additional evidence.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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If health is a linear spectrum, slamming a pouch of this in the morning is probably the polar opposite of ripping a shot of Malort while pregaming for a night of debauchery.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
17 July 2025
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“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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