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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
My mom's dad, full-blooded Italian.
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Edie Kasten, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Edie Kasten, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
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.
—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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The bankruptcy filing in February delayed the start of the thoroughbred season from March until April.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The 18th triple dead heat in modern thoroughbred history takes place in the ninth race at Arlington International Racecourse.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 May 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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The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Heavy pruning may cause the plant to produce excessive new, vigorous branches.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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These are massive stars in their later stages, swollen and ruddy, shining bright across the cosmos.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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The color is a deep, ruddy amber brown, and the nose is full of alcohol and oak.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
21 Apr. 2026
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That, in turn, catalyzed the most aggressive Fed rate-hiking cycle ever and a bear market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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Carolina’s penalty kill is extremely aggressive all over the ice.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The red leather booths and wooden bar date back to the early 20th century and the walls are covered in flags from American universities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Letizia paired the sandals with & Other Stories’ cotton midi wrap dress in red, cut with a crossover neckline, short wide sleeves and a self-tie belt at the waist, with soft gathers through the bodice and skirt.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Meja Örtengren delivered one of Stanford’s most emphatic points, beating USC freshman Jasmine Koo 6 and 5.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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And Mateus Mane’s excellent first Premier League goal in the 3-0 home win over West Ham United, as well as Adam Armstrong’s emphatic finish in the 2-2 comeback draw at Brentford in March.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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While Pritzker has higher approval ratings than Johnson, neither politician is getting glowing reviews from city or state residents.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Many fans call this one of the most underrated comedies out there, and Season 2 is getting glowing reviews once again.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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“Full-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-blooded. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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