1
: burning very brightly and intensely
a blazing fire
2
: of outstanding power, speed, heat, or intensity
blazing eyes
a blazing fastball
blazing gunfire
blazingly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of blazing in a Sentence
She runs with blazing speed.
the blazing logs in the fireplace cast a warm glow on our holiday party
Recent Examples on the Web
It’s helmed by chef Arturo Rivera Martínez, who stands next to a blazing hot, 680-degree grill all day, churning out tacos for crowds of hungry customers.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Next, add 2 to 3 inches of mulch or compost around each plant to help retain as much moisture as possible and provide a shade cloth on really blazing days for any plants that might be hit with that scorching August to September late afternoon sun.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
The blazing hot stock market seems to set new records just about every day.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 May 2024
Northfield’s Karamoko Sacko broke the state record en route to the 4A title in the event, finishing in a blazing 13.43 seconds.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
The beautiful Venus moves into blazing Aries at 12:00 am EDT on the dot, reinvigorating our social interactions and introducing modern forms of revenue.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
Bud Light and Billboard have partnered to help music fans who are 21 and older usher in the blazing days of summer with fresh country music and cold beer.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Dubai Peak season: November to April Off season: June to September
Under the blazing desert’s summer sun Dubai gets a bit sluggish.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Her portrayal of maternal monster fighter Ripley proved to be a benchmark and blazing leader whose path other screen heroines have since followed.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Next, add 2 to 3 inches of mulch or compost around each plant to help retain as much moisture as possible and provide a shade cloth on really blazing days for any plants that might be hit with that scorching August to September late afternoon sun.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 21 May 2024
The blazing hot stock market seems to set new records just about every day.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 20 May 2024
Northfield’s Karamoko Sacko broke the state record en route to the 4A title in the event, finishing in a blazing 13.43 seconds.
—Braidon Nourse, The Denver Post, 18 May 2024
The beautiful Venus moves into blazing Aries at 12:00 am EDT on the dot, reinvigorating our social interactions and introducing modern forms of revenue.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
Bud Light and Billboard have partnered to help music fans who are 21 and older usher in the blazing days of summer with fresh country music and cold beer.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 May 2024
Dubai Peak season: November to April Off season: June to September
Under the blazing desert’s summer sun Dubai gets a bit sluggish.
—Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 9 May 2024
Her portrayal of maternal monster fighter Ripley proved to be a benchmark and blazing leader whose path other screen heroines have since followed.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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“Blazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blazing. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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