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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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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Since May 28, the Yankees are 25-33 and went from first in the American League East to third in the division, as the red-hot Boston Red Sox passed them in the standings.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The red-hot Boston Red Sox (62-51) began the day in the first wild card position and were 1.5 games ahead of the Yankees (60-52), who held the second spot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Later, Royals captain Salvador Perez continued his red-hot stretch with a solo home run in the ninth inning.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
As red-hot Mars enters Libra on Aug. 6, the energy shifts toward balance and harmony, bringing the focus to partnership and cooperation.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Since May 28, the Yankees are 25-33 and went from first in the American League East to third in the division, as the red-hot Boston Red Sox passed them in the standings.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The red-hot Boston Red Sox (62-51) began the day in the first wild card position and were 1.5 games ahead of the Yankees (60-52), who held the second spot.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 4 Aug. 2025
Later, Royals captain Salvador Perez continued his red-hot stretch with a solo home run in the ninth inning.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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