as in clam
a cold aloof person
a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg
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Recent Examples of iceberg
Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic - which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York, killing more than 1,500 people - and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
These finds are just the tip of the Prime Day iceberg.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic — which sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York in 1912, killing more than 1,500 people — and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
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Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
These finds are just the tip of the Prime Day iceberg.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic — which sank after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York in 1912, killing more than 1,500 people — and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Any greens work great here, but my family loves the crunchiness of iceberg and romaine here.
—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for iceberg
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iceberg
Noun
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Artful pizzas go beyond margherita with varieties like a clam pie with funky lemons, confit shallots, and raclette mornay sauce, or a chilaquiles slice with chorizo.
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This National Historic Landmark on the Freedom Trail is lauded for its quintessential New England seafood, from fresh oysters to classic clam chowder.
Noun
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The pair's characters met in the season 5 premiere in 2008 after Owen, an Army trauma surgeon fresh from Iraq, dramatically rescued Cristina following a freak icicle accident outside Seattle Grace Hospital.
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On April 12, the Toronto Raptors transformed Drake’s usual courtside seats into a frozen display — complete with faux ice and icicles — in what appeared to be a not-so-subtle promotion for his upcoming album, Iceman.
Noun
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Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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Another bears an image of a sheep Statue of Liberty holding a selfie stick instead of a torch.
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“Iceberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iceberg. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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