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to a great degree
a blisteringly harsh review of the new musical
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Recent Examples of blisteringly
Despite challenges like blisteringly cold temperatures and ceaseless wind gusts, don’t be deterred—something fluffy effortlessly glamorizes winter dressing (and keeps us from freezing solid).
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Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
Unimore still seized the Fastest Lap Award, confirming that its algorithms were blisteringly quick.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Young is blisteringly self-aware of her own methods of self-sabotage.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s 10-episode first season is an immensely moving, blisteringly funny temporal travelogue.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
In the Southwest, blisteringly hot conditions will persist over the next several days, possibly challenging some daily temperature records.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2025
Unimore still seized the Fastest Lap Award, confirming that its algorithms were blisteringly quick.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025
Young is blisteringly self-aware of her own methods of self-sabotage.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s 10-episode first season is an immensely moving, blisteringly funny temporal travelogue.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Aug. 2025
In the Southwest, blisteringly hot conditions will persist over the next several days, possibly challenging some daily temperature records.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blisteringly
Adverb
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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nineteenth-century reporters could be extremely casual with facts and guessed at the spelling of names.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The pork was incredibly tender and juicy, with a bold but balanced mix of spices that didn’t overpower each other.—
Alexa Stone
January 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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These kind of creative environments are so incredibly inspiring to me.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The senior administration official said the transfer would happen quickly because Venezuela’s crude is very heavy, which means it can’t be stored for long.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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Pipes and sewers can be very dangerous for pets and wildlife and Roto-Rooter, with specialized equipment and personnel, has become a go-to call to save cats, dogs, turtles and more.—
Alexander Coolidge,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The data center industry does not have a terribly good answer for this, except that their 83° sun-synchronous orbit is much less crowded than equatorial ones, meaning a lower risk of collisions.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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Polls, however, suggest the bill is not terribly popular with voters, which has left Republicans saying the White House must do a better job of selling it.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
31 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Beachcombing is highly discouraged!—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Or maybe because Jake isn’t as highly touted across 2026 NBA Draft boards.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Saul wasn’t too silly to carry the drama, his arc was just too damn sad.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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And why is everyone so damn happy?—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The event’s attendees want in on the action, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Spartans got the last laugh for now, too, taking both games.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Jeff looks at things very straightforwardly and is damned fearless, right?—
Fortune Editors,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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To take just one example from many hundreds, consider this conical, solid brass paperweight from minimalist Swedish firm Les Few, which will weigh down your expense reports and look damned good doing it.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Blisteringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blisteringly. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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