as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry
her ancestry is full-blood Irish
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Recent Examples of full-blood
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
He was raised with his only full-blood brother, Lloyd.
Quincy Sr. divorced Sarah shortly after she was institutionalized and remarried a woman named Elvera, who had three children.
—Jennifer Frederick, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
About six months ago, Carnevor introduced MUSE Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
He was raised with his only full-blood brother, Lloyd.
Quincy Sr. divorced Sarah shortly after she was institutionalized and remarried a woman named Elvera, who had three children.
—Jennifer Frederick, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Carnevor is the only restaurant in Wisconsin to carry MUSE Australian full-blood wagyu steak, produced by cattle with 100% Japanese genetics, but raised with Australia’s industry-leading care practices.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
About six months ago, Carnevor introduced MUSE Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-blood
thoroughbred
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That meant thoroughbred and harness racing have had to share the track, taking turns with each style of racing.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The renovation will make Pimlico the permanent home of Maryland thoroughbred racing and will allow the facility to host more than 100 racing days each year.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Full-blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-blood. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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