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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
Sundaland was exposed during glacial periods when sea levels were low, forming a land bridge that paved the way for human migration flows at various points in history.
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
The vineyards are cultivated on over 60 different types of soils of glacial origin, each of which is unique in terms of biodiversity.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Colossal and glacial glass squids were filmed in their natural environments for the first time.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
To become a genuine peer of China, India would need to grow consistently at eight percent per year over the next 25 years while China grows at a glacial two percent.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
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Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 16 May 2025
The vineyards are cultivated on over 60 different types of soils of glacial origin, each of which is unique in terms of biodiversity.
—Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Colossal and glacial glass squids were filmed in their natural environments for the first time.
—Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 2025
To become a genuine peer of China, India would need to grow consistently at eight percent per year over the next 25 years while China grows at a glacial two percent.
—Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 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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Resilience was what kept Di Caprio’s Glass alive in the frigid temperatures of the American wilderness.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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Enquirer reporter Cameron Knight was part of The Enquirer team that reported on the near record-setting snowstorm and frigid temperatures that have persisted over the past two weeks.—
Beryl Love,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The region where Wilga went missing is known for freezing nighttime temperatures, mixed difficult terrain, and total isolation.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The young girl then managed to find her way out of the woods and locate help without the aid of any of her devices, all in freezing temperatures.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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Strategic commenting can lead to five-figure contracts without cold pitching.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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First, a quick refresher on freezing: The super cold temp—freezers should be set to zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower—stalls the growth of bacteria and other organisms.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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That’s still chilly, but remember the greenhouse effect: there is a lot of frozen methane and carbon dioxide on Pluto, so these ices can vaporize and possibly provide enough thermal retention to make the tiny world at least somewhat comfortable, if not exactly habitable.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
3 July 2025
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The rooftop bar features large couches placed near a grand fireplace for all the chilly nights to come.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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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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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a pattern change is expected to bring an arctic outbreak with high probabilities of below-normal temperatures for much of the eastern part of the country.—
Jordan Green,
The Tennessean,
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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While the small town of Kailua-Kona can be bustling during the summer months, the Big Island is typically chill.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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This keeps living spaces cooler and saves money, CEO of Green Doors Joseph Holman told the outlet, as air conditioning units don't have to work as hard to keep spaces chilled.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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The floral prints just feel right everywhere, from the lavender fields of Provence to the vibrant streets of Lisbon, and the lightweight fabric keeps me cool in the hottest temperatures.—
Claire Gallam,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
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“Glacial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glacial. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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