as in clam
a cold aloof person
his wife is such an icicle you're lucky to get so much as a greeting from her
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Recent Examples of icicle
Dating back to the 1930's, not only were these glass ornaments coated with a layer of shiny bright colors, they were produced in a variety of shapes such as hearts, bells, and icicles, as well as the traditional baubles.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Cuyahoga National Park’s Ledges Trail is one of America’s most scenic winter hikes due to the dramatic icicles that can form on the rocks.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
Warm white icicle lights: $29.98 Instead of classic white lights, add some whimsy to your holiday season with icicle lights.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The Good American co-founder — who shares daughter True, 6, and son Tatum, 2, with her ex Tristan Thompson — posted several photos to her Instagram Stories of her green trees covered in white lights, with large glass accents made to look like dripping icicles.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Dec. 2024
Cuyahoga National Park’s Ledges Trail is one of America’s most scenic winter hikes due to the dramatic icicles that can form on the rocks.
—Nerdwallet, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
Warm white icicle lights: $29.98 Instead of classic white lights, add some whimsy to your holiday season with icicle lights.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
The Good American co-founder — who shares daughter True, 6, and son Tatum, 2, with her ex Tristan Thompson — posted several photos to her Instagram Stories of her green trees covered in white lights, with large glass accents made to look like dripping icicles.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icicle
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And to sweeten the deal, a stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel also allows guests to pay a visit to Rowes Wharf Sea Grille—a top spot for lobster, oysters and clam chowder—without having to step outdoors and brave the winter weather.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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McElroy’s Harbor House A Gulf-side Biloxi restaurant with crab cakes, gumbo, fried clams, and more.Cinelle Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
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That’s just the tip of the ransomware threat iceberg, according to a detailed analysis published on Jan. 9.Davey Winder, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, our most recent discoveries may be just the tip of the metaphorical iceberg: there could be many more dark comets lurking in the solar system, waiting to be discovered this new year.Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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While a stick foundation may not seem like the easiest choice for those with dry skin, this is seriously creamy and formulated with a selection of nourishing ingredients (think squalane, BerryFlux Vita extract, camellia seed, and coconut oil) to soothe and calm skin for all-day wear.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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At some point during his career the NHL decides that Zdeno Chara and his shortest forward teammate have to swap sticks.Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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But cutting Big Russ forced the Broncos to go cold turkey in record time, to eat a ton of cap money and go young all over the place.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2025
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Ray lost over 40 pounds in four months and quit the medicine cold turkey after hitting his goal, with his prescribing doctor’s blessing.Carma Hassan, CNN, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Icicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icicle. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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