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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
Team change occurred at a pace ranging from glacial to the Titanic trying to avoid the iceberg.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Green-Wood consists mostly of glacial till, an unstratified jumble of sands, cobbles, and clays.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
In that sense, this case was never just about a glacial lake in Peru.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The Knik River Valley has everything from glacial hikes to horseback rides and dog sledding.
—Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
Green-Wood consists mostly of glacial till, an unstratified jumble of sands, cobbles, and clays.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
In that sense, this case was never just about a glacial lake in Peru.
—Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The Knik River Valley has everything from glacial hikes to horseback rides and dog sledding.
—Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glacial
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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 relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Could alien microbes frolic in lakes of boiling acid or frigid liquid methane, or float in water droplets in Venus’ upper atmosphere?—
Daniel Apai,
Space.com,
15 June 2025
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Then, the knives failed him — another hot streak ended by a frigid stretch.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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People want their homes to shine during the holidays, but don’t want to climb a ladder in the freezing cold.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Read’s defense team alleges she was framed for O’Keefe’s murder by cops who beat O’Keefe, let a ravenous dog attack him and then dropped his bloodied and bruised body outside in the freezing cold.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The October air was cold, the grass brown, but Emily’s face was hot and her breath fast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Her poise in the face of cold windy weather and a volatile opponent helped propel Gauff to victory.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Wear it over a tank top on chilly nights or pair it with jeans for a sophisticated yet casual look.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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The impromptu show went on until about 4 a.m. Afterward, a bulk of guests exited the venue — as some lined up to enter — and piled up on the windy, slightly chilly street awaiting their taxis.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
9 June 2025
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Wolverine populations are distributed throughout boreal regions in the northern hemisphere, including arctic and subarctic regions and western North America, the Wolverine Foundation noted.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
30 May 2025
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Before heading to their room, guests receive a warm sleeping bag suitable for arctic temperatures.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With nail trends being so chill over the last year or two—who knew nude nails would be so hot for so long?—those of us who were once confident DIYing our nail art may feel a bit out of practice these days.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 June 2025
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Compared to the other breakups in the house, Ciara and West are almost chill.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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Both elicit a cool factor that sets them apart from the typical high jewelry fare.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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There are some cool moments here, but the overall effect is unpleasant.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Glacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacial. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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