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
The blazing success of weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro has electrified the pursuit of new treatments for obesity.
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Allison Deangelis, STAT, 12 Sep. 2023
Yes, true genius involves blazing intellect, persistence, hard work, and good timing.
—WIRED, 15 Sep. 2023
Gauff’s shortcomings were hardly a mystery: a shaky forehand and serve in tight moments; a struggle to maximize her prodigious strengths — her speed and ability to cover the court, her fitness, her blazing backhand, a laserlike first serve.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2023
Henderson went 2-for-4 and flashed the leather at shortstop with two double plays, while Carroll went 2-for-4 and displayed his blazing speed in Arizona’s 4-2 win over Baltimore.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2023
Slovenia pulled away in the second half Wednesday to beat Cape Verde, 92-77, to reach the second round undefeated after three games, locking up the top seed in Group F.
After a blazing start in the tournament’s first two games, Doncic struggled from the floor Wednesday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023
The lifeguards were working a night shift, and blazing spotlights were trained on the water, staining it an eerie, luminescent turquoise.
—Vivian Nereim Andrea Dicenzo, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2023
Comfortable outdoor sofas, a blazing fireplace, and a convenient bar set the scene for the most popular fall party spot.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
Jonah Heim completed his blazing fast recovery from a torn wrist tendon sheath and returned to the Rangers lineup on Sunday, less than three weeks after suffering what was once feared to require season-ending surgery.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
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Allison Deangelis, STAT, 12 Sep. 2023
Yes, true genius involves blazing intellect, persistence, hard work, and good timing.
—WIRED, 15 Sep. 2023
Gauff’s shortcomings were hardly a mystery: a shaky forehand and serve in tight moments; a struggle to maximize her prodigious strengths — her speed and ability to cover the court, her fitness, her blazing backhand, a laserlike first serve.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2023
Henderson went 2-for-4 and flashed the leather at shortstop with two double plays, while Carroll went 2-for-4 and displayed his blazing speed in Arizona’s 4-2 win over Baltimore.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Sep. 2023
Slovenia pulled away in the second half Wednesday to beat Cape Verde, 92-77, to reach the second round undefeated after three games, locking up the top seed in Group F.
After a blazing start in the tournament’s first two games, Doncic struggled from the floor Wednesday.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 30 Aug. 2023
The lifeguards were working a night shift, and blazing spotlights were trained on the water, staining it an eerie, luminescent turquoise.
—Vivian Nereim Andrea Dicenzo, New York Times, 28 Aug. 2023
Comfortable outdoor sofas, a blazing fireplace, and a convenient bar set the scene for the most popular fall party spot.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2023
Jonah Heim completed his blazing fast recovery from a torn wrist tendon sheath and returned to the Rangers lineup on Sunday, less than three weeks after suffering what was once feared to require season-ending surgery.
—Evan Grant, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of blazing was
in the 15th century
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“Blazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blazing. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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