as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
ice-cold hands from hours spent shoveling snow
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Recent Examples of ice-cold
There will be a wine bar on the patio, plus spritzes and ice-cold beer.
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Think waterfalls with deep plunge pools and ice-cold backcountry lakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
This year, Mac’s Speed Shop is celebrating 20 years of finger-lickin’ barbecue, ice-cold beer and live music at its original South End location.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
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Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Björn Borg, with his headbands and ice-cold demeanor, and Arthur Ashe, with his academic cool and understated elegance, became icons whose style outlasted their careers.
—Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Think waterfalls with deep plunge pools and ice-cold backcountry lakes.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 20 June 2025
This year, Mac’s Speed Shop is celebrating 20 years of finger-lickin’ barbecue, ice-cold beer and live music at its original South End location.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice-cold
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
Adjective
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Everyone’s temperature preferences differ—some sleep hot, others cold.—
Alyssa Hui-Anderson,
Verywell Health,
15 July 2025
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For evening or colder climates, go with the Parallel Pant.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
15 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
Adjective
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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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One man did just that Refugees might have endured a soaking and even abided the frigid temperatures, but the combination spawned an array of fluxes, fevers and flus that carried away hundreds of them.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Here are eight satin pants that will keep you cool yet elevated this summer, starting at $15.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Nothing gets people to appreciate you faster than staying cool in a storm.—
Marek Niedzwiedz,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Ice-cold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice-cold. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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