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
The batteries struggle in extreme temperatures, risking failure in arctic conditions and dangerous overheating in high temperatures, precisely the challenging environments where military and emergency response missions must operate.
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Siyu Huang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
There are no grizzly bears, or wolf packs, or arctic winds in South Africa’s Great Karoo.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 June 2025
There are reportedly still units in operation today, still servicing remote outposts with passenger and freight service, plus filling the everyday needs of arctic communities such as search and rescue and polar ambulance.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
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.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 July 2025
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Siyu Huang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
There are no grizzly bears, or wolf packs, or arctic winds in South Africa’s Great Karoo.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 27 June 2025
There are reportedly still units in operation today, still servicing remote outposts with passenger and freight service, plus filling the everyday needs of arctic communities such as search and rescue and polar ambulance.
—Mike Hanlon, New Atlas, 18 Mar. 2025
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.
—Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 3 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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So maybe this only lasts the week before their lives pull them in different directions — him to the frigid north, her to sunny Malibu.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
31 July 2025
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The frigid air whips past their long tails, but the leopards are unbothered as their body is perfectly adapted to the harsh environment.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
31 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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In terms of coffee, try the banana bread cold brew latte, which contains banana, cookie butter and cinnamon cold brew with banana cold foam on top for $6. 5.—
Molly Gregory,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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The data from deaths due to cold weather are even more sobering.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Winters are cooler but pleasant, with daytime temperatures in the 60s or 70s but the evenings can be chilly, so perhaps not the best beach weather.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
23 July 2025
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Perhaps things are still feeling slightly chilly with the neighbors.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
23 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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The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a cool and wet fall for the Midwest, with September seeing early snow and frequent rain in Michigan.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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These five cocktail bars — the swankiest, most creative, coolest in the nation — are among the selections in our second annual USA TODAY Bars of the Year list.—
Susan Stapleton,
AZCentral.com,
31 July 2025
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The report also said both Russia and China were seen as pursuing strategic interests in the region—with Moscow looking to assert its status as a polar power, while China continues to expand its Antarctic infrastructure.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
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Federal agencies and the military use the non-classified data for an array of computer modeling, but the information is considered vital for providing regular details about the polar regions, scientists told USA TODAY.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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“Arctic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arctic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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