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: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship
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: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon
Examples of red-hot in a Sentence
Adjective
this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design
don't touch the stove—it's red-hot
red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war
a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom
Noun
the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Russia’s central bank cut interest rates for the first time since late 2022, as policymakers fear a red-hot wartime economy could tip into a downturn.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
While transiting through your relationship sector, red-hot Mars will meet with your modern ruler, Uranus, triggering unexpected chaos that disrupts your emotions and comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
Great quarter last night from Club holding Broadcom , even though the red-hot stock is lower this morning.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 June 2025
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Adjective
Nesmith, the current favorite, has been red-hot from deep throughout the playoffs.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
Russia’s central bank cut interest rates for the first time since late 2022, as policymakers fear a red-hot wartime economy could tip into a downturn.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
While transiting through your relationship sector, red-hot Mars will meet with your modern ruler, Uranus, triggering unexpected chaos that disrupts your emotions and comfort zone.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 June 2025
Great quarter last night from Club holding Broadcom , even though the red-hot stock is lower this morning.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 6 June 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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