variants
also subtropic
as in semitropical
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Recent Examples of subtropical
The island has a unique subtropical microclimate, which helped spark the idea of Bloodstone Island, a Jurassic Park-like place filled with endangered species.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2025
Here are few more fast facts about this charming Texas locale:
Temperatures are quite steady (albeit still Texas, so humid and subtropical), with an average high of 76, and an average low of 54.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Middle Colenso Farm is a series of old stone farm buildings, updated with tasteful interiors and sculpted gravel paths through beautiful lush subtropical vegetation.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Fruit trees Plant subtropical fruit trees now: citrus, avocado, guava, banana, papaya (along the coast only), jaboticaba, mango, coffee, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2025
Here are few more fast facts about this charming Texas locale:
Temperatures are quite steady (albeit still Texas, so humid and subtropical), with an average high of 76, and an average low of 54.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Middle Colenso Farm is a series of old stone farm buildings, updated with tasteful interiors and sculpted gravel paths through beautiful lush subtropical vegetation.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
Fruit trees Plant subtropical fruit trees now: citrus, avocado, guava, banana, papaya (along the coast only), jaboticaba, mango, coffee, etc.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtropical
Adjective
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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.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 Sep. 2023
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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
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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“Subtropical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtropical. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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