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adjective

ˈblā-ziŋ How to pronounce blazing (audio)
Definition of blazingnext
1
as in burning
being on fire the blazing logs in the fireplace cast a warm glow on our holiday party

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2
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
1
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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2
as in glaring
to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight blazed through my window

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3
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
Blazing Star Also known as liatris, blazing star is yet another native plant that acts like a magnet for fireflies and other pollinators. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Its most striking feature, however, is tied to Houston’s blazing 12-season NBA career. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 June 2026
Verb
Lorraine Eiler stood in the blazing August sun, surrounded by reporters, to offer a warning. — Ryan Devereaux, ProPublica, 2 Nov. 2026 The ensemble fills the Ahmanson with blazing, amplified sound. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blazing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazing
  1. burning
  2. warm
  3. announcing
  4. glowing
  5. glaring
  6. speeding
  7. flaming
  8. passionate
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
Adjective
  • Gigi Hadid broke out the trend in corduroy pants form, which is perfectly seasonal with soft and warm fabric paired with a relaxed design.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The fleeting time in Georgia between the sweltering summer heat and damp winter chill has finally arrived, featuring cool mornings, warm evenings and trees dappled with orange leaves.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of warm
Verb
  • Joly said Stellantis had violated its contractual commitments to the Canadian government and the workers at Brampton by announcing an agreement to sell the plant to armored vehicle manufacturer Roshel earlier in the week.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
  • In audio posted by the ATC, a controller could be heard announcing the ground stop to pilots on the runway at San Diego International Airport.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of announcing
Verb
  • This nebula, called the Red Spider Nebula, is scuttling around space while its central star, glowing bright red in the middle, ejects bursts of gas and dust.
    — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t miss wearable glass costumes, an interactive botanical soundscape, glowing geometric light sanctuaries, and works by Dale Chihuly and other modern masters.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Former insiders warned the impact was dire and laid bare a glaring vulnerability in the nation's defense networks.
    — Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The glaring vulnerability remains the secondary, where the Bears have had to play musical chairs because of injuries and performance — sometimes in real time during games.
    — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of glaring
Verb
  • Witnesses described occupants of two vehicles shooting at each other, before speeding off.
    — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Detectives believe speed was a contributing factor in the deadly crash, but did not specify which party may have been speeding.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of speeding
Adjective
  • There was Nolan Ross Palmer, who swallowed flaming hot dogs whole during season 21, and the Human Fountains, who spit water into one another’s mouths in season 13.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In Marvel Comics lore, Blaze is a motorcycle stuntman whose soul becomes bound to the Spirit of Vengeance, granting him supernatural abilities — and a flaming skull-head.
    — Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of flaming
Adjective
  • Since then, audiences have had a lot of passionate feelings about Depp.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The executive chairman and chief creative officer also remains fiercely passionate about the Tory Burch Foundation, which empowers women entrepreneurs through capital, education and mentoring.
    — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of passionate

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“Blazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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