tropical
Example Sentences
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“In summary, as part of heart-healthy dietary patterns, nontropical plant sources of fat should be used as part of food preparation in place of animal fats and tropical oils.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
"It fuels tropical and subtropical storms and exacerbates ongoing sea-ice loss in the polar regions."
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
Scientists have also observed that CO2 levels in the atmosphere increase during El Niño events, possibly as a result of warmer and drier conditions in tropical regions.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
With no electricity, Cubans can’t use air conditioning, fans or electrical stoves on the tropical island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
“A serein, brah. It’s a fine tropical rain falling from a cloudless night sky.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.