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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 mixed
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
Marine reptiles were thought to be cold-blooded, their body temperature determined by the surrounding seawater.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
No criminal record or history that supports any claim of cold-blooded murder.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The Celtics tied it late in regulation on a series of dagger plays from Jayson Tatum, who finished with 32 points, including a cold-blooded step-back three over OG Anunoby with under 20 seconds to play.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Kevin Phantom plays Barack as a soft-spoken, but cold-blooded manipulator.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
No criminal record or history that supports any claim of cold-blooded murder.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
The Celtics tied it late in regulation on a series of dagger plays from Jayson Tatum, who finished with 32 points, including a cold-blooded step-back three over OG Anunoby with under 20 seconds to play.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
Kevin Phantom plays Barack as a soft-spoken, but cold-blooded manipulator.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold-blooded
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Wes Anderson is talking about a surreal moment that occurs early in his latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, in which the protagonist, the ruthless international tycoon Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), experiences a vision of the afterlife.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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But that this most ruthless edition of Chelsea’s six successive years of WSL superiority has come under the supervision of a new head coach, Sonia Bompastor, following the end of the 12-year Emma Hayes era, is perhaps most impressive of all.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Stock tip: Migrate to icier territories… Aston Villa 6/1 Last five results: WLWWW A two-goal deficit to overcome in the Champions League quarter-final return leg against Paris Saint-Germain next week likely spells the end of Villa’s European aspirations.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The relationship between Ye and Cole has been icy for some time.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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Researchers say that because boys still face the expectation to be stoic, their struggles more often show up in their behavior.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Josh Duhamel portrays Staten Kirkland, a stoic rancher fighting to save his family’s land and legacy in the Netflix drama series Ransom Canyon.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Disney's recent efforts to spin these tales into live-action epics have had mixed results, however, to say the least.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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But what about mayo that’s mixed with chipotle or herbs?—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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This time, his assignment takes him to Serbia, as he is tasked with assassinating the merciless General Mile Valstoria (Peter Linka).—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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That was 12 years ago, and yet the talk about him continues here, the ghosts live on, and with merciless frequency Lerro privately relives the fateful morning in which a vicious storm descended upon him with no warning.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Distributors — dear friends and colleagues — lament the same familiar woes: not enough films, or too many; the best titles are overpriced; the coffee is terrible; the weather is unbearable — too hot, too cold or both.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Studies show the therapy can support longevity, with cold (like ice baths, cold showers, and facial icing) and warm temperatures (like saunas, steam rooms, and hot baths) proven to slow aging, improve metabolic health, and lower the rate in which our cells die.—
Essence,
Essence,
16 May 2025
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The frigid investment and M&A climate for the video game industry continued to thaw in the first quarter of 2025, topping $7.8 billion in the most active quarter since late 2023.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The real challenges for would-be escapees were the bay's frigid temperatures (averaging 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), powerful currents and the 1.25-mile distance to shore.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
5 May 2025
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The multipurpose scrubber comes with a whopping seven-in-one hybrid design and includes a detachable handheld steam cleaner option.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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This has resulted in a much greater emphasis on brand and design, as hybrid meetings and high-resolution screens leave no margin for error.—
Julien Villemonteix,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Cold-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold-blooded. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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