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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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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
But as the once red-hot economy cooled, expectations have soared, opportunities have dwindled and competition has grown fierce.
—Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Hendrickson, Phillips and Oweh appeal to the Patriots — particularly Phillips — but the front office is prepared to be priced out in what’s expected to be a red-hot edge rusher market.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Last year there was speculation the once red-hot brand was on the verge of closing or being sold.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Made with a crunchy corn base and flavored with cheddar cheese powder, garlic powder, and chili pepper, the snacks get their signature red-hot hue from a blend of paprika, vegetable juice, and turmeric.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
But as the once red-hot economy cooled, expectations have soared, opportunities have dwindled and competition has grown fierce.
—Albee Zhang, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
Hendrickson, Phillips and Oweh appeal to the Patriots — particularly Phillips — but the front office is prepared to be priced out in what’s expected to be a red-hot edge rusher market.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
Last year there was speculation the once red-hot brand was on the verge of closing or being sold.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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