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as in contradictory
being as different as possible
they're friends despite their polar positions on a number of issues
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as in icy
having a low or subnormal temperature
a polar air mass seemed to have settled over our area in January
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Recent Examples of polar
Two infinity-edge hot tubs and the spa’s two ocean-view saunas are the perfect spots for warming up after exploring polar regions on inflatable Zodiacs boats or kayaks, cross-country skis, or snowshoes, accompanied by the experienced naturalist team.
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AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
The book follows polar opposite best friends Poppy and Alex, who reunite every summer for one week of vacation.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 July 2025
The study reports that suitable conditions for tropical coral reefs have shrunk by 43%, and for polar pteropods by up to 61%.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Uptight Isabel lives alone in her late mother’s home in a rural Dutch province and her life of routine is upended when her brother invites his new girlfriend – her polar opposite – to live with her.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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AFAR Media, 3 July 2025
The book follows polar opposite best friends Poppy and Alex, who reunite every summer for one week of vacation.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 1 July 2025
The study reports that suitable conditions for tropical coral reefs have shrunk by 43%, and for polar pteropods by up to 61%.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
Uptight Isabel lives alone in her late mother’s home in a rural Dutch province and her life of routine is upended when her brother invites his new girlfriend – her polar opposite – to live with her.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polar
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Such academic collaborations were not contradictory to the North Korean credo of Juche (self-reliance) but rather a means of furthering the resilience capacity of the country’s ecological system which inherently transcends borders.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The authors noted that both these decreases initially seemed contradictory, as school shootings have increased in the past 25 years.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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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
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On the opposite side of the arcade is the sports bar with a massive screen that towers over diners.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
12 July 2025
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Alexis Sanchez had a miserable time after moving in the opposite direction to Old Trafford in 2018.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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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
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The following year, then-APD Chief Joseph Chacon declined to discipline either officer — despite contrary recommendations from the Office of Police Oversight and Community Police Review Commission, two civilian bodies tasked with overseeing APD.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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When was the last time a contrary viewpoint actually changed your team's direction?—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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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
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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
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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
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“Polar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polar. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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