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as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry
a full-blooded American Indian
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as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
had the full-blooded complexion of a rugged outdoorsman
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as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
mounted a full-blooded attack on his opponent's position regarding immigration
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Recent Examples of full-blooded
At its best, Tudor’s out-of-possession approach is suffocating, a full-blooded style that excites fans and sets adrenaline pumping through the team.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That ancestor, his great-great-grandmother Mary Ground, was originally put down in the rolls as full-blooded Blackfeet.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Farrell’s turn feels less like a full-blooded human and more like just one part of a complex equation — which is in keeping with the highly structured and allegorical nature of Allen’s film.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Every time this family gets together, the sibling dynamics are charged and brought to full-blooded life by the actors.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
For a child of the ’90s, newer thrills abounded: the minimalism of Helmut Lang and the grunge of (early) Marc Jacobs, the full-blooded glamour of Versace, the humor and irreverence of Jean Paul Gaultier, the deconstructed shapes of Yohji Yamamoto.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
These will come and go; some will be brilliant, others a full-blooded assault on your critical faculties.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His mother is full-blooded Navajo, and his grandparents still live on the reservation in the Southwest.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
That ancestor, his great-great-grandmother Mary Ground, was originally put down in the rolls as full-blooded Blackfeet.
—David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Farrell’s turn feels less like a full-blooded human and more like just one part of a complex equation — which is in keeping with the highly structured and allegorical nature of Allen’s film.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
Every time this family gets together, the sibling dynamics are charged and brought to full-blooded life by the actors.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
For a child of the ’90s, newer thrills abounded: the minimalism of Helmut Lang and the grunge of (early) Marc Jacobs, the full-blooded glamour of Versace, the humor and irreverence of Jean Paul Gaultier, the deconstructed shapes of Yohji Yamamoto.
—Rob Haskell, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
These will come and go; some will be brilliant, others a full-blooded assault on your critical faculties.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025
His mother is full-blooded Navajo, and his grandparents still live on the reservation in the Southwest.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-blooded
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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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The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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Australian punk band SwapMeet inspired vigorous moshing.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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After vigorous and lengthy discussion from the public, the City Council ultimately signed off on Mayor Matt Mahan’s budget message 8-3, setting priorities around housing, homelessness, economic growth, public safety and clean neighborhoods.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Curries — nutty beef panang, a ruddy meatless variation made with pumpkin — emphasize creaminess and mild aromatic complexity.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pentecostal revival meeting lights and condominium-sale advertisements illuminate the city, leaving a ruddy glow along the highway.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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Family questions police response Sye's other sister told CBS New Baltimore that the officers were too aggressive in their response.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Your 6th House of Health tightens under pressure as the unconscious Moon squares aggressive Mars, presently in your 3rd House of Dialogue, so timing and tone carry extra weight.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Democratic bill, aimed at overturning new voting laws in red states, would have created a single national standard for administering elections, including expanding voting by mail.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the center is a large, red stop button, and beneath it on the underside of the crossbar is a magnetic safety key that can be clipped to your clothing.—
Craig Rawlins-Wilson,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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With the ball staying fair — and eliciting an emphatic reaction from Amed Rosario near the Bombers’ bench — the Yankees picked up their first homer of the season and their first runs of the day.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yes, the margin on the IEEPA ruling was 6-3, and Chief Justice Roberts was quite emphatic.—
Mihir Sharma,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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The glowing hose creates a visible path that helps rescuers navigate thick smoke and find their way back to safety.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Beneath that display of hot gases, a glowing fringe of orange on the rim indicated that the edges of the fire were pushing out far to the east and west.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Full-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-blooded. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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