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also semitropic
as in subtropical
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Recent Examples of semitropical
But the very climates that made these semitropical playgrounds the American dream of the 20th century threaten to break their reputations in the 21st century.
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Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2023
Seasonal flooding hits large parts of China every summer, particularly in the semitropical south, while some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years.
—Liz Lee, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2023
At stray moments, winds gusted a bit and a hazy sense of the semitropical seemed pervasive.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 June 2023
The semitropical climate suited them, and, absent natural predators, the population boomed.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
The married flavors feel semitropical, but at the same time very Californian.
—Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2023
The kinds of plants that can be killed outright by early spring cold are those that are not hardy in Chicago’s climate — for example, semitropical plants such as tomatoes and peppers.
—Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2022
Golden Gate is an early example of a Florida type: the land venture that lures outsiders into the state’s rural interior with intimations of semitropical paradise.
—Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2021
Lush nature surrounded us again at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 15 acres of semitropical parkland on the banks of Lake Peigneur, half an hour south of Lafayette.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2021
Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2023
Seasonal flooding hits large parts of China every summer, particularly in the semitropical south, while some northern regions this year have reported the worst floods in 50 years.
—Liz Lee, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Aug. 2023
At stray moments, winds gusted a bit and a hazy sense of the semitropical seemed pervasive.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 17 June 2023
The semitropical climate suited them, and, absent natural predators, the population boomed.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
The married flavors feel semitropical, but at the same time very Californian.
—Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2023
The kinds of plants that can be killed outright by early spring cold are those that are not hardy in Chicago’s climate — for example, semitropical plants such as tomatoes and peppers.
—Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, 20 Mar. 2022
Golden Gate is an early example of a Florida type: the land venture that lures outsiders into the state’s rural interior with intimations of semitropical paradise.
—Richard Mertens, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 July 2021
Lush nature surrounded us again at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, 15 acres of semitropical parkland on the banks of Lake Peigneur, half an hour south of Lafayette.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semitropical
Adjective
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More than 3,000 tropical and subtropical species of plants and trees, as well as the inhabitants of the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary: alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, a black bear and, of course, flamingos.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Where is Chikungunya Transmitted? Chikungunya is primarily contracted in tropical and subtropical regions where the Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes—also known for spreading dengue and Zika viruses—are commonly found.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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When asked about the Rams’ tropical decision, Payton pointed to the massive team headquarters construction project adjacent to the practice fields.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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The product comes in three different summertime patterns: tropical leaves, vibrant stripes, and alternating blues.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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“Semitropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semitropical. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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