purebred
adjective
pure·bred
ˈpyu̇r-ˈbred 
-ˌbred
: bred from members of a recognized breed, strain, or kind without admixture of other blood over many generations
Examples of purebred in a Sentence
that horse is a purebred Arabian
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But [Amy and Dan’s] affection for people — for ballet — comes from a purebred heart.
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Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
The tour is an event that showcases purebred Arabian horses and gives awards to the best horses and best handlers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Dogs are welcome whether purebred or mutt, mastiff or Chihuahua.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
In addition, if a crossbreeding of different breeds took place multiple generations back, it may not be detected on DNA testing, giving a 'false positive' purebred result.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
The tour is an event that showcases purebred Arabian horses and gives awards to the best horses and best handlers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Dogs are welcome whether purebred or mutt, mastiff or Chihuahua.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
In addition, if a crossbreeding of different breeds took place multiple generations back, it may not be detected on DNA testing, giving a 'false positive' purebred result.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for purebred
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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purebred. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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