BLAZING Synonyms: 322 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈblā-ziŋ

Definition of blazing

as in burning

being on fire the blazing logs in the fireplace cast a warm glow on our holiday party

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as in warm

having or expressing great depth of feeling a blazing speech affirming the value of every individual in this world

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blazing

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verb (1)

present participle of blaze

as in announcing

to make known openly or publicly the White House didn't waste a minute in blazing the lower unemployment figures

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blazing

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verb (2)

present participle of blaze

as in glowing

to be on fire especially brightly the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire

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as in glaring

to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight blazed through my window

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as in speeding

to proceed or move quickly an extreme skier went blazing down the ski slope at a reckless pace

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Recent Examples of blazing

Adjective

The unexpected design adds instant intrigue to the space while still serving the functional role of offering a cool respite from the sun's blazing rays. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026 And at a blazing 240Hz refresh rate, ghosting, blurring, and screen tearing will be kept to a minimum. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 23 June 2026

Verb

Whether in the form of a slow burn or a quick, blazing flash, anger noticeably slows progress and reconciliation. — Mark Swinney, Christian Science Monitor, 21 July 2026 The American staggered out of the gates at Royal Portrush last year to an opening 78, but played the final three rounds in a blazing 16-under-par. — Justin Ray, New York Times, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for blazing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazing

Adjective

Prosecutors said some of the money was used for recruiting new members and purchasing Ku Klux Klan robes and materials for cross-burning ceremonies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

Definition of burning

Verb

Newsom raised $250,000 for his Campaign For Democracy PAC after asking supporters for donations to shore up his legal defense, hours after announcing the DOJ probe on June 15.

— Lia Russell July 17, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
By announcing his intentions months out, Kerr enabled FloSports—and other media outlets ranging from the BBC to The Athletic and beyond—to build coverage in anticipation of the race, which in turn gives Kerr and his sponsor Brooks more exposure.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of announcing

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Once launched, Eärendil-1 would deploy an 18-meter-wide steerable mirror to demonstrate that technological feat; anyone or anything in the path of its beam would see the satellite as a glaring dot shining up to four times brighter than a full moon.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
The Wolves responded by addressing that glaring need with Ball.

— Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of glaring

Verb

In May 2023, Cancino and his partner pulled over a man for allegedly speeding and having tinted windows, said his attorney, Nicole Castronovo.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Officer Mitchell Barrett chased the two vehicles, which were speeding over 100 miles per hour, about a mile along Elder Creek Road.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of speeding

Adjective

The business has since expanded to three locations, where staff members serve Portuguese classics like cod fish croquettes, chourico assado—a flaming sausage dish—and octopus in garlic sauce for game days.

— Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Alpha Camp − Nikki Hru, Maddy Jones, Leiya Pillitteri − had seemed giddy with confidence before the flaming arrow competition.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Definition of flaming

Adjective

That Beyoncé slot came off the back of a firm but passionate letter Nia wrote to protest the lack of a dance-music category at the UK’s MOBO awards.

— Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
This success contrasts sharply with the struggling Mets, despite both being NYC franchises with passionate fans.

— Robert Reiss, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

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