as in clam
a cold aloof person
a brilliant doctor, no doubt, but both patients and staff complain that he is an iceberg
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Recent Examples of iceberg
Though wildlife and awe-inspiring icebergs aren’t a focus for these itineraries, the trips do capture the educational and immersive feel of polar adventures, thanks in large part to the small size of most expedition ships.
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
The massive iceberg is believed to be snagged on a shallow underwater shelf off the coast of the island, according to a statement from the European Space Agency (ESA).
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 9 May 2025
None of the actors voice alarm that the United States Constitution is ablaze, like passengers on the Titanic competing for a first-class berth while ignoring the iceberg.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
The ship struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 p.m. the evening of April 14 at a speed of 20 knots and slipped below the surface at 2:20 a.m. the following morning, according to the National Museum of American History.
More than 1,500 people died.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2025
The massive iceberg is believed to be snagged on a shallow underwater shelf off the coast of the island, according to a statement from the European Space Agency (ESA).
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 9 May 2025
None of the actors voice alarm that the United States Constitution is ablaze, like passengers on the Titanic competing for a first-class berth while ignoring the iceberg.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
The ship struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic at 11:40 p.m. the evening of April 14 at a speed of 20 knots and slipped below the surface at 2:20 a.m. the following morning, according to the National Museum of American History.
More than 1,500 people died.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iceberg
Noun
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The sea lions, the clam chowder, the sunny weather and surfers all will be there.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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But, of course, Flannery’s favorite look for Baby Billy is his clam costume.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Direct fatalities Direct fatalities include deaths due to things like cold weather exposure, avalanches and icicles falling, Hurley said.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
29 Jan. 2024
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Kelly scooped at the firm snow, tiny icicles swaying from his white mustache, but couldn’t find a lair.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Noun
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This stick was attached to a cord to tie around the body and was hollow so that warm water could be poured through to evoke ejaculation.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 May 2025
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Those sticks consume less than 3W, and can reliably run off of your TV.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2025
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“Iceberg.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iceberg. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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