FULL-BLOODED Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

full-blooded

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌblə-dəd

Definition of full-blooded

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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for full-blooded

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Adjective

Staying strong Despite the bankruptcy, Hawthorne and its harness racing affiliate, Suburban Downs, have applied for racing dates for thoroughbred and harness racing in 2027.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
The mobile bar is a converted two-horse thoroughbred horse trailer that her father helped convert, installing sinks, bar tops, a fridge.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of thoroughbred

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And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026

Definition of tanned

Adjective

Those kinds of vigorous debates have been going on from the moment the crowd spilled out of the Herzog into the Telluride night air.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2026
Each session was 60 minutes, with the actual exercise portion of the session done in about 20 minutes, with participants cycling hard and fast enough to get their heart rate into the moderate and vigorous zone.

— Michelle Marchante September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of vigorous

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Stargazers can observe the ruddy hue of the lunar surface with the naked eye, though binoculars or a small telescope will highlight the sharp, bright contrast along the crescent rim of the moon that remains outside Earth’s umbra.

— Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Both men appeared in court Monday, still bearing the ruddy complexions of people who had spent an extended period of time outdoors.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ruddy

Adjective

Andersen in particular has struggled with such an aggressive role, where recovery pace and stomping channel defending are required to keep the shape.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Brown has two catches that converted third downs into firsts, providing a release valve against some aggressive Seahawks blitzes.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of aggressive

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As Florian Wirtz was substituted during Liverpool’s 2-2 opening day draw at Newcastle United, the German midfielder sat on the bench, retrieved a bottle of dark red liquid, and began to drink.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The main colors here are black and white, with flashes of red and blue.

— Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of red

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An avid book collector who scours bookshops for special editions like others hunt rare vinyl, Mazzotti is emphatic about their emotional magnetism, noting a rising appetite from creative agencies, artists, and families reimagining heirlooms.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
In any case, Buckmaster is emphatic that the key ideas be credited to Martínez-Zoroa and Córdoba.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of emphatic

Adjective

But more than 20 years since one of the studio’s finest moments, the reception to its annual releases, including this week’s NBA 2K27, is no longer so glowing.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Safety issues The reviews coming out of last week’s debut for USC’s defense were less glowing for the secondary, which gave up three pass plays of 20 yards or more in the second half.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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