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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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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
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the rest of the world watches on to see whether red-hot tensions between Washington and Beijing will cool, averting a trade war between the two biggest economies that would have far-ranging repercussions.
—Jenni Reid,sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
But this Blues squad isn’t limping into the playoffs—they’re red-hot, going 19-4-2 down the stretch while playing must-win games every night.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
In a series against the New York Yankees, the red-hot Paul Goldschmidt came up with the bases loaded in the top of the first inning and no outs.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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The Phillies take pride in being the same — last season’s club raced to 95 wins and a division title before encountering the red-hot Mets in October.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the rest of the world watches on to see whether red-hot tensions between Washington and Beijing will cool, averting a trade war between the two biggest economies that would have far-ranging repercussions.
—Jenni Reid,sam Meredith, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
But this Blues squad isn’t limping into the playoffs—they’re red-hot, going 19-4-2 down the stretch while playing must-win games every night.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
In a series against the New York Yankees, the red-hot Paul Goldschmidt came up with the bases loaded in the top of the first inning and no outs.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-hot
Adjective
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The ability to influence others and follow through on commitments becomes more essential in the modern world.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The asymmetrical flap and the dark and light brown color blocking add a modern touch to the classic front-button silhouette.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
3 Dec. 2019
Adjective
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Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This year, Journalism is viewed as the favorite, with other contenders such as Sovereignty and Sandman also in the mix.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The bookies’ favorite for this year’s race is Journalism, trained by Michael McCarthy, at 3-1.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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The other choice is an extreme partisan, someone who is selling out to special interests, has a long history of doing that, and has now tied himself to Elon Musk.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Piazzale Loreto is where the body of dictator Benito Mussolini was strung and up stoned after his execution by Italian partisans.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The book’s vivid digital art, collaged from her own photographs and manipulated in Photoshop, helped children connect with science and nature in new ways.—
Kaitlyn Gomez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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You’re being invited to graduate from the lessons of your past and step into a new version of yourself.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Pritzker — who was rumored to be on the shortlist to be former Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate last year — issued a searing rebuke of the Trump administration, in his address.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
28 Apr. 2025
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Her viral speech in Minneapolis in 2020 remains one of the most searing indictments of state violence in recent memory.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Clara IEMs have a warm bass, a forward midrange and a silky treble that’s just sharp enough to bring the soundstage into perfect focus without making the listener’s brain work overtime top descramble distortion.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The room, once decorated in severe tones of black and gray, has received a warm makeover, with bright paint and tropical mosaics.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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