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as in contradictory
being as different as possible
they're friends despite their polar positions on a number of issues
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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a polar air mass seemed to have settled over our area in January
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Recent Examples of polar
Its second lander, Athena, launched on February 26 and is expected to reach the moon’s south polar region on March 6.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
In this comprehensive yet concise history of modern polar exploration, Shubin, a professor of evolutionary biology, mixes urgent scientific findings about glaciers and sea-level rise with prescient geopolitical histories of Arctic territorial disputes.
—The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Even before Trump took office, funding constraints and a long pandemic hangover had slowed polar research.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
The upcoming offseason is the polar opposite of 2024 due to several factors.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Mar. 2025
In this comprehensive yet concise history of modern polar exploration, Shubin, a professor of evolutionary biology, mixes urgent scientific findings about glaciers and sea-level rise with prescient geopolitical histories of Arctic territorial disputes.
—The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
Even before Trump took office, funding constraints and a long pandemic hangover had slowed polar research.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
The upcoming offseason is the polar opposite of 2024 due to several factors.
—Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polar
Adjective
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The wants of the electorate are contradictory and rooted in base emotions rather than rational thought.—
Steven Hyden,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Other federal workers received contradictory guidance.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
25 Feb. 2025
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.—
Christopher Cann,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Forcing their relationship will most likely end up having the opposite results.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Education bills in the Indiana Statehouse drew scrutiny and controversy as the surviving bills head to the opposite chamber as the budget session reaches its halfway mark.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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Blue Ghost also plans to capture high-definition imagery of a total eclipse as the Earth blocks the sun just before a lunar sunset ushers in frigid lunar night on March 16.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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After weeks of frigid temperatures and wintry conditions, the Baltimore region is finally getting a break with warmer weather likely for the rest of this week.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
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While bullishness indicates positive views on the market, it can also be seen as a contrary indicator when there are signs of excess.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Clueless owner allows manipulative, conniving GM to convince him, in the face of mountains of contrary evidence, that the head coach is the problem.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In years past, gardeners in this area have sat in limbo, trying to decide whether to plant or not to plant, because of potential freezing temperatures.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
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Winter’s freezing temperatures are here for a while longer, but sunnier days and plenty of time spent in your garden are ahead.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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South of the Arctic’s polar vortex is the jet stream, a river of west to east air that flows five to nine miles above ground, and helps keep the pole’s cold air confined to the Arctic.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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But as the lingerie giant negotiates around a more cautious consumer, colder weather and tariff uncertainty out of the Trump White House, Hillary Super’s longer-term plans are coming into focus.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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During the colder months, that uniform relies on a lightweight jacket to keep me comfortable on chilly LA mornings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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On West 57th Avenue in Olde Town Arvada, a handful of people with backpacks and belongings gathered in front of the library and soaked in the sun on a recent chilly morning, including one accompanied by a small dog wearing a sporty green jacket.—
John Aguilar,
The Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2025
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“Polar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polar. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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