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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
the poor old woman was discovered shivering in a frigid apartment
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as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the innkeeper gave us a frigid and unnecessarily formal welcome
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Recent Examples of frigid
While the frigid temperatures moved the traditional pomp and circumstance indoors, the day still had its own Trump-style flair.
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
The ceremony and all other inaugural events were moved inside the Capitol Rotunda for the first time since 1985 due to frigid temperatures.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Some areas in that region, including West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland, will have to endure the frigid temperatures until Thursday.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, New York City is experiencing a dump of snow and frigid temperatures, but the show must go on.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
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Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2025
The ceremony and all other inaugural events were moved inside the Capitol Rotunda for the first time since 1985 due to frigid temperatures.
—Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Some areas in that region, including West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland, will have to endure the frigid temperatures until Thursday.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Unfortunately, New York City is experiencing a dump of snow and frigid temperatures, but the show must go on.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frigid
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.—
Christopher Cann,
The Indianapolis Star,
27 Nov. 2024
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What would’ve been a chilly day on the National Mall instead became a raucous indoor rally for many Trump fans who packed Capital One Arena for the makeshift event after the outdoor inauguration was canceled due to frigid temperatures.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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The two couples stood briefly for a photo, with a chilly wind blowing on the north end of the White House.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
20 Jan. 2025
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But often during winter, the polar vortex will expand, bringing its cold air south and causing these notoriously large outbreaks of chilly temperatures.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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Fresh snow on the ground, bitterly cold air and wind gusts to 30 mph at times will generate wind chills — what the air feels like when combined with wind — in the single digits for the entire day.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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Wadman isn’t the only individual whose death is suspected to have been linked to the recent freezing cold temperatures that have hit the Midwest.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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An Arctic polar vortex has brought freezing temperatures and frigid winds to millions across the country this winter.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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Also, this is a TikTok of the chillest January 6 get-together.—
Makena Kelly,
WIRED,
9 Jan. 2025
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Yet despite all of his achievements, Jones comes off as supremely chill, undeniably cool, and at his essence, a man who loved his family.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
EW.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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But given this is a fashion week event, Sivan couldn’t help but make the professional look a little cooler—thanks to a delicious chocolate brown leather peacoat, which added just the right amount of edge.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
19 Jan. 2025
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Invert cake onto a wire rack; let cool completely, about 1 hour.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Frigid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frigid. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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