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as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
a cold-blooded criminal who never once showed an ounce of mercy to his victims
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the cold-blooded selfishness shown by the miser when confronted by people in need
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as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
a cold-blooded assessment of the situation showed that the company needed either to lay off workers or go bankrupt
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as in hybrid
or coldblood
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
he may not be as fancy as the other horses they own, but that cold-blooded gelding is safe and gentle
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Recent Examples of cold-blooded
And the double 2024 Youth Olympics gold medalist was certainly cold-blooded heading into the final.
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The season 45 champion is a true triple threat — with athleticism, charm, and charisma wrapped inside the skin of a cold-blooded assassin.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Wildlife experts say the reptiles are cold-blooded, so when temperatures drop into the 40s or below, their bodies shut down to conserve energy.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Iguanas are cold-blooded reptiles adapted to tropical climates, which South Florida usually provides.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The season 45 champion is a true triple threat — with athleticism, charm, and charisma wrapped inside the skin of a cold-blooded assassin.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Wildlife experts say the reptiles are cold-blooded, so when temperatures drop into the 40s or below, their bodies shut down to conserve energy.
—Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Iguanas are cold-blooded reptiles adapted to tropical climates, which South Florida usually provides.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold-blooded
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Amongst the sandy plains of the Burning Springs region and throngs of raiders and ruthless cap collectors is Prime Video’s Fallout character, The Ghoul (Walton Goggins).—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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That’s thanks in one part to a gripping flash-forward narrative structure now so common it could be considered a cliché, and in another to Glenn Close’s indelible performance as ruthless litigator Patty Hewes.—
Matt Brennan,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The narrow path of annularity crossed only a small slice of Antarctica, placing the crew at the Concordia Research Station among the fortunate few able to witness the full effect from the icy plateau.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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The generous co-ed area has an aromatherapy room; infrared saunas; a snow shower, chilled to 14 degrees, that spouts icy flakes; a cold plunge; and a lap-pool-size jacuzzi.—
Roger Kisby,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Take, for instance, the notion that men need to be sturdy, stoic protectors, responsible for feeding a family but assumed incapable of carework, play, or tenderness.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
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This is not just awareness-raising, but an attempt to redefine masculinity as less stoic, more self-aware, and more human.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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Enter the Mary Jane-sneaker hybrid shoe.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Since 2010, scientists have known that Neanderthals and our ancestors had offspring together, and those hybrid babies passed down their genes to many present-day people.—
Carolyn Y. Johnson,
Washington Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Though both storms are similar — with a major storm system lingering over the region for over a day and whipping the region with merciless hurricane-level winds, driving inch after inch of wet snow — what made the 1978 storm so devastating was the apparent suddenness of its arrival.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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These are two of the most conniving, merciless people on television, and they’re bonded by the twin desire to be more like the other.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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This year, Russia has worked to keep Ukraine cold, presumably in an attempt to turn us against each other.—
Daria Kolomiec,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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The orange juice is cold and freshly pressed, the espresso dark and strong, the tea served with a strainer (because proper leaves are used).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Friday, March 6, Beef Taco, tortilla, beans, corn, mixed fruit, milk.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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With roommates, protect your privacy by setting clear times for talks, and ask for commitments in writing to avoid mixed signals.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company Fire crews battled the blaze for about eight hours, braving high winds, ice and frigid temperatures before bringing it under control, according to the Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Company.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Winters are routinely snowy, gray, and frigid.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Cold-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold-blooded. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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