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as in blazing
being on fire
the fiery Yule log made a splendid backdrop for our holiday party
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as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the long, dangerous trek across the fiery desert
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
the fiery preacher held the members of the revival meeting spellbound
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as in spirited
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the controversial editorial sparked a page's worth of fiery letters to the editor
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as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
with a fiery vapor like that, the lighting of a single match could cause an explosion
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
since the governor was known for his fiery temper, naturally his aides always shielded him from bad news
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Recent Examples of fiery
Designed especially for active children, these sandals come in 14 colors, including blue and fiery red.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The fiery yellow pepper’s price rose tenfold after one storm, a hot-sauce producer told the BBC.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
But that gathering was overshadowed by Pelley’s fiery criticism of Bilton and CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Fitzgerald was passionate about his work, sometimes fiery over tweaks to his writing.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The fiery yellow pepper’s price rose tenfold after one storm, a hot-sauce producer told the BBC.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 2 June 2026
But that gathering was overshadowed by Pelley’s fiery criticism of Bilton and CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 2 June 2026
Fitzgerald was passionate about his work, sometimes fiery over tweaks to his writing.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiery
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Plants must endure and thrive through soft morning light and blazing summer afternoons, through shade one moment and full sun the next.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
4 May 2026
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The plants are hardy in the South in USDA Zones 3-9, and the flowers of many blazing star species linger for a long time during the blooming season.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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For her, the aftermath of that victory brought heightened anxiety, and searing criticism from outsiders when the Swedish pro’s play took a dip.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Though Boys sometimes sees Watt take searing leads reminiscent of McCartney’s ’60s and ’70s guitar foils, like George Harrison, just as often, McCartney is playing almost everything himself.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Bonner brought the bull market with him to CSUF, bringing his pressing, pestering and passionate style of play to a fanbase starved for success.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Madison Square Garden is set to be filled to the brim Monday night with passionate Knicks fans decked out in their orange and blue pride, but eyes may be on what two of the most powerful New Yorkers will be doing during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Backstage, a handful of high-spirited elementary-age girls — known as Vista Horizon, a K-pop quintet from K-town — waved to them in awe and offered their congratulations.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Well Decorated Shells, sparkles, and intricate beading work together to create a sandal that embraces summer’s spirited energy.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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In rare circumstances, this may cause combustible materials to overheat, potentially leading to a vehicle fire.—
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 and another devastating blaze in 1874, Chicago grew wary of combustible construction.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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That’s because the Moon is at odds with Mars today and everyone is irritable.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 May 2026
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Fiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiery. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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