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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a glacial weather front coming down from Canada will bring freezing temperatures this weekend
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as in frigid
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
her glacial manner discouraged him from attempting further conversation
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Recent Examples of glacial
Before then, evidence suggests the planet experienced glacial periods roughly every 41,000 years, but that cycle slowed down to 100,000 years in the Mid-Pleistocene.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Things aren't moving at a glacial pace for The Devil Wears Prada sequel, as Entertainment Weekly has learned that the cast list is heating up with a new character replacing Adrian Grenier's Nate as the love interest of Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs.
—EW.com, 21 July 2025
Torch Lake in Michigan stuns with its clear turquoise water, deep glacial roots, and iconic summer sandbar scene.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
The Tetons aren’t the only mountains to climb, and Jenny Lake isn’t the only glacial body of water to jump in after a long hike or day of wildlife viewing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025
Things aren't moving at a glacial pace for The Devil Wears Prada sequel, as Entertainment Weekly has learned that the cast list is heating up with a new character replacing Adrian Grenier's Nate as the love interest of Anne Hathaway's Andy Sachs.
—EW.com, 21 July 2025
Torch Lake in Michigan stuns with its clear turquoise water, deep glacial roots, and iconic summer sandbar scene.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025
The Tetons aren’t the only mountains to climb, and Jenny Lake isn’t the only glacial body of water to jump in after a long hike or day of wildlife viewing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacial
Adjective
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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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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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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 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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Guests can enjoy the pool or lawn area or warm up by the lobby’s fireplace on rare chilly evenings.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, Chuck sent an expedition to locate Bill Prady, who had been frozen with his shield across his chest in a block of arctic ice.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 July 2025
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Meteorologists forecast an arctic blast next week that will bring bitter-cold temperatures throughout the Cincinnati region.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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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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“Glacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacial. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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