fire and brimstones

plural of fire and brimstone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fire and brimstones
Noun
  • Gas and propane fire pits are a better investment than fire pits that burn solid fuel.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
  • The building will have three, central, connected courtyards with outdoor seating, a swimming pool, fire pits and barbecues.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Jean-Pierre is an artifact of an age that looks recent on paper but feels prehistoric in practice—the age of pantsuits, the word ’empowerment,’ the musical Hamilton, the cheap therapeutic entreaties to ‘work on yourself’ and ‘lean in’ to various corporate abysses.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Fire and brimstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fire%20and%20brimstones. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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