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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a frosty autumn that was a sign of the brutal winter that followed
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as in distant
having or showing a lack of friendliness or interest in others
her response was frosty enough to tell me she didn't appreciate the question
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as in chilly
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
she gave the telemarketer on the phone a frosty "No, thank you" and hung up
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Recent Examples of frosty
Seo In-guk is set to play Park Kyeong-nam, a rival webtoon producer whose frosty exterior masks hidden depths.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
Enceladus regularly emits frosty water geysers, produced when the gravity of Saturn flexes the much smaller moon.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025
But Trump is proving that even the closest of friendships can turn frosty.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
Ranking 3rd overall, the coastal area provides a view over Cape Cod Bay, with sunlight casting long shadows over frosty sand.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Feb. 2025
Enceladus regularly emits frosty water geysers, produced when the gravity of Saturn flexes the much smaller moon.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 18 Feb. 2025
But Trump is proving that even the closest of friendships can turn frosty.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
Ranking 3rd overall, the coastal area provides a view over Cape Cod Bay, with sunlight casting long shadows over frosty sand.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for frosty
Adjective
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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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Resembling a distant cousin to the truffula tree in Seussical botany, this shaft of sturdy stem with intermittent globes of golden treats is a pollinator’s dream.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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If your screen ever felt just a little too small, the Samsung Odyssey G9 makes that a distant memory.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
25 Feb. 2025
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During the colder months, that uniform relies on a lightweight jacket to keep me comfortable on chilly LA mornings.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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On West 57th Avenue in Olde Town Arvada, a handful of people with backpacks and belongings gathered in front of the library and soaked in the sun on a recent chilly morning, including one accompanied by a small dog wearing a sporty green jacket.—
John Aguilar,
The Denver Post,
23 Feb. 2025
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Blue Ghost also plans to capture high-definition imagery of a total eclipse as the Earth blocks the sun just before a lunar sunset ushers in frigid lunar night on March 16.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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After weeks of frigid temperatures and wintry conditions, the Baltimore region is finally getting a break with warmer weather likely for the rest of this week.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
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This will act to push colder air back into portions of the Lower 48 states.—
Doyle Rice,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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First Alert Weather Day in effect across North Texas due to dangerous cold Cowboys' Zack Martin announces retirement after 11-year career With 3 superintendents in 3 years, what's next for Keller ISD?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Kansas City officials recommend that residents keep a thin stream of water flowing from their faucets during freezing temperatures.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
18 Feb. 2025
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The governor warned that an incoming storm would bring dangerous travel conditions and freezing temperatures, adding to an already severe situation.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The film seems to comment on the evolution of communication—from a love of language to a more detached, modern form of communication.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
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The wood fence enclosing the yard is new, and a detached garage has a workshop and holds one car.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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But while the vibe of your home gym might be chill, your programming shouldn’t be—and research shows that any well-rounded workout routine should include weight training.—
Erin Bunch,
SELF,
13 Feb. 2025
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Glad someone can be chill when a foot is getting degloved!—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Frosty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frosty. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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