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adjective

ˈred-ˈhät How to pronounce red-hot (audio)
Definition of red-hotnext
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design

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2
as in boiling
having a notably high temperature don't touch the stove—it's red-hot

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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war

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as in favorite
enjoying widespread favor or approval a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom

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red hot

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noun

as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue

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Recent Examples of red-hot
Adjective
The red-hot Red Sox won their eighth straight and 10th of 11 and improved to 31-5 in their last 36 games. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 News of the feature adaptation underscores Netflix’s commitment to the BookTok space, and to the red-hot New Adult space, in particular. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 The next rally is slated for Sunday in Minnesota as the Fever play the red-hot Minnesota Lynx. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026 This modest decline in crude inventories was driven by a red-hot export trend. — George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for red-hot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-hot
  1. modern
  2. boiling
  3. passionate
  4. favorite
  5. partisan
  6. new
  7. searing
  8. warm
Adjective
  • There’s a keen juxtaposition of the old and the modern throughout this part of Edinburgh, where buildings made of ancient volcanic sandstone accommodate hip boutiques like record store Underground Solu'shn and coffee shops like The Milkman.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Okuyama emphasizes a focus on lightweight construction and a direct human connection, using traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of modern
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  • More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of boiling
Adjective
  • The president of the new campus is Tamekia Morris, a passionate advocate for getting more women into skilled trades.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Those who visit annually or several times during the year are deeply passionate about the live shows, character meet-and-greets, holiday food specials, seasonal festivals and parades and nighttime spectaculars that these parks provide.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Donalds is considered the favorite to win in November as Florida has moved significantly to the right in the past decade.
    — Caroline Linton, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Which of the following is your favorite one-injury-away potential league winner?
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorite
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  • As a result, partisans of the political left and right routinely use allegations of plagiarism to vilify their ideological adversaries.
    — Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This is what happens when the federal government becomes the plaything of a petty partisan gone mad.
    — Max Taves, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of partisan
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  • In July, Heated Rivalry actor Hudson Williams was spotted in Seoul wearing a pair of calf-length white shorts from Descalco, a new swimwear brand that launches this week.
    — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Conceptually inspired by the 1989 Pininfarina Mythos, the Kode89 utilizes a new proprietary aluminum spaceframe and a carbon-fiber body.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • Now, after two losing campaigns, each with dramatic, eye-searing collapses, this year may be Norvell’s last.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Stephens arrives as if the plan remained intact, her head-to-toe leather look rebelling against the searing heat.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of searing
Adjective
  • The service Service here is warm and deeply personal rather than stiff or overly formal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The Velvet filter softens the overall contrast and wraps the scene in a warmer, vintage-like tone that makes the blues and purples feel richer.
    — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of warm

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