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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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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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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
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
And Anthropic, the red-hot AI lab worth nearly a trillion dollars that’s on the verge of going public, has been at the center of those tensions.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
With Chisholm lost halfway through Thursday’s game, the Yankees’ red-hot lineup cooled off.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Clemens continued a red-hot June on Tuesday night by hitting a three-run homer, pacing his team’s offense as the Twins erupted for a 12-2 win over the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In Amsterdam, the actress wore a red-hot miniskirt from the 2027 Louis Vuitton cruise line by Nicolas Ghesquiere for Louis Vuitton, as well as a sheer LBD covered in sparkly vines.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
And Anthropic, the red-hot AI lab worth nearly a trillion dollars that’s on the verge of going public, has been at the center of those tensions.
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Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
With Chisholm lost halfway through Thursday’s game, the Yankees’ red-hot lineup cooled off.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
Clemens continued a red-hot June on Tuesday night by hitting a three-run homer, pacing his team’s offense as the Twins erupted for a 12-2 win over the Rangers at Globe Life Field.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-hot
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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One non-negotiable of the modern footballer is good coffee.
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
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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.
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The Democrats are also passionate about the Constitution, the rule of law and due process — all high ground positions.
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Even in some of the big, seemingly soulless companies, there’s a lot of really passionate people who want to make art.
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Right on time, a loyal customer walks in and heads straight to his favorite spot.
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Check out more of my favorite beauty products from this year below.
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Meanwhile, partisans continued to spar over dozens of Republican bills that would allow voters to lower property taxes for homeowners by raising sales taxes on everyone.
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When anti-elite sentiment is bipartisan, the real swing voter becomes the disgruntled partisan.
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Mask ban for law enforcement officers, criminal records sealing and tenant protections are among a host of new measures taking effect.
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In the videos, women share their transformations in which their post-divorce selves are often fitter, with clearer skin and a new wardrobe.
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That has given players an opportunity to rest and recover ahead of the next fixture, but some of those games have taken place in searing heat, which will have had its effect on players, especially if they are not used to playing in that climate.
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But the street parties also come after months of scrutiny as FIFA has faced searing criticism across the globe for soaring World Cup ticket prices.
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Goodson explains that pomegranates thrive in warm climates and are widely enjoyed around the world.
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Mallorca In fall, the crowds in Mallorca dissipate, the sea stays warm, and the impossible restaurant reservation opens up.
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-hot. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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