as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
stared back at the prisoner with a hard-eyed glint
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-eyed
Adjective
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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 -
The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 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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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Accordingly, Abbas has presided over a period in which many of the nascent institutions created by Oslo are, at best, brittle.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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If Elden Ring — and the many FromSoftware games in its lineage — is about individual improvement, about experimenting with playstyles and adjusting your way of thinking until a brick wall becomes brittle before finally crumbling, then Nightreign is about improving as a team.—
Joshua Rivera,
Vulture,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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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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With its ultralight, moisture-wicking material and breezy back vents, this Slack Tide Camp Shirt goes the extra mile to keep you cool.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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“Hard-eyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-eyed. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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