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
Shouldered by sandstone cliffs, these caves in Bayfield, Wisconsin, form when water—and, notably, waves—that would normally flow through the sandstone freezes instead, birthing icicles, columns, and curtains.
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
After all, small icicles tend to form naturally during the winter months.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Videos and photos taken at both parks show icicles forming on various attractions as Orlando, Fla., reached a low temperature of 24 degrees on Sunday, Feb.1, Florida Today and WESH report.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
Todd Miller, president at Isaiah Industries, Inc., experts in roofing and siding solutions
Hannah Richter, ADCO Metals, which provides quality metal roofing
Ice Dams, Explained
In winter, icicles and ice buildup along the eaves don’t happen just because of snowfall.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
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Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
After all, small icicles tend to form naturally during the winter months.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
Videos and photos taken at both parks show icicles forming on various attractions as Orlando, Fla., reached a low temperature of 24 degrees on Sunday, Feb.1, Florida Today and WESH report.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026
Todd Miller, president at Isaiah Industries, Inc., experts in roofing and siding solutions
Hannah Richter, ADCO Metals, which provides quality metal roofing
Ice Dams, Explained
In winter, icicles and ice buildup along the eaves don’t happen just because of snowfall.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for icicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icicle
Noun
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Your favorite wine snob will be happy as a clam.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Banded clam shells, Bulgarian split squats, and golbet squats are a few exercises that can strengthen your knees and hips.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tip of the iceberg, but enough for now.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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That’s what was being asked — for days — after the White Star Line’s famous steamship Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic Ocean.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Extra perks include a Chanel counter in the ladies powder room with a makeup artist and seamstress on hand for a helping spritz ‘n’ stitch, while those chasing Derby glory stick close to the dedicated betting advisor for the inside track on the top trainers and horses to wager on.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2026
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Kerfoot floated a perfect saucer pass over the defender’s stick, and Carcone ripped a one-timer into the top of the net to give Utah a 4-3 lead with just over seven minutes to play.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Why not go cold turkey on occasion and report economic statistics with no shading?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Apr. 2026
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The months that followed LaFaro’s death, in which Evans disappeared from public life, alternately feeding his heroin addiction or going cold turkey in an attempt to kick it, constitute the movie’s principal timeline.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Icicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icicle. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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