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: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship
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: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon
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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
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the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue
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Dan Hayes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The Euphoria alum wore a red-hot look from one of her favorite brands—Louis Vuitton.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
SpaceX shares sank on Wednesday, putting a damper on momentum after a red-hot first few days of trading.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 June 2026
The European producer/distributor closed major deals across its slate at this year’s Marche du Film, topped by a $30+ million deal with Paramount Pictures for its red-hot pre-sales title The Midnight Library, produced by, and starring, Florence Pugh.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
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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.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
The Euphoria alum wore a red-hot look from one of her favorite brands—Louis Vuitton.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 17 June 2026
SpaceX shares sank on Wednesday, putting a damper on momentum after a red-hot first few days of trading.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 June 2026
The European producer/distributor closed major deals across its slate at this year’s Marche du Film, topped by a $30+ million deal with Paramount Pictures for its red-hot pre-sales title The Midnight Library, produced by, and starring, Florence Pugh.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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