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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
The second half of Villeneuve’s saga fulfills the promise of the first, turning the set-up of the 2021 film into a full-blooded action tale of a new messiah.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 May 2025
From her sharp scolding of a student nurse to her own tears of self-recrimination, Floria is a full-blooded and beautifully etched character and, yes, a heroine.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
For a player who, by his own admission, had given full-blooded, heart-and-soul commitment to the game of basketball, a future beyond the hardwood seemed unthinkable but inevitable.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Thus, Condon’s film is both a gritty prison drama and a full-blooded Technicolor musical.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
The director brings all his skill as a popular entertainer to the story, which flashes back from Watergate to take in the scope of Nixon’s whole life, and Anthony Hopkins matches the filmmaker’s verve with a blustery, full-blooded performance that makes fine use of the actor’s theatrical skills.
—Kevin Lincoln, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
The second half of Villeneuve’s saga fulfills the promise of the first, turning the set-up of the 2021 film into a full-blooded action tale of a new messiah.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
From her sharp scolding of a student nurse to her own tears of self-recrimination, Floria is a full-blooded and beautifully etched character and, yes, a heroine.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
For a player who, by his own admission, had given full-blooded, heart-and-soul commitment to the game of basketball, a future beyond the hardwood seemed unthinkable but inevitable.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 5 May 2025
From her sharp scolding of a student nurse to her own tears of self-recrimination, Floria is a full-blooded and beautifully etched character and, yes, a heroine.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
For a player who, by his own admission, had given full-blooded, heart-and-soul commitment to the game of basketball, a future beyond the hardwood seemed unthinkable but inevitable.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Thus, Condon’s film is both a gritty prison drama and a full-blooded Technicolor musical.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
The director brings all his skill as a popular entertainer to the story, which flashes back from Watergate to take in the scope of Nixon’s whole life, and Anthony Hopkins matches the filmmaker’s verve with a blustery, full-blooded performance that makes fine use of the actor’s theatrical skills.
—Kevin Lincoln, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2025
The second half of Villeneuve’s saga fulfills the promise of the first, turning the set-up of the 2021 film into a full-blooded action tale of a new messiah.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
From her sharp scolding of a student nurse to her own tears of self-recrimination, Floria is a full-blooded and beautifully etched character and, yes, a heroine.
—Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
For a player who, by his own admission, had given full-blooded, heart-and-soul commitment to the game of basketball, a future beyond the hardwood seemed unthinkable but inevitable.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 8 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-blooded
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At the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Keith's Dream Walkin' Farms will debut its first thoroughbred horse in the derby.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
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The decision to cancel harness racing at Cal Expo after the current season, which ends Friday, followed action taken last month to end live thoroughbred horse racing, a 170-year-old fair tradition.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Carroll Gardens has been swept up in the vigorous market for Brooklyn townhouses in general — contract signings were up 11 percent last year, according to Serhant.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
8 May 2025
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The paddling intensity will be vigorous, so participants should be experienced, wear clothing appropriate for weather conditions and bring water.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 May 2025
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Just after midnight early Friday, March 14, the moon cuts across part of Earth’s ruddy shadow.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
9 Mar. 2025
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Mars will rise in the eastern sky during the night, and can look a ruddy red color in telescopes and binoculars.—
Tariq Malik,
Space.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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However, thanks to aggressive conservation efforts, including predator control programs, habitat restoration, and breeding initiatives, several kiwi species have seen rebounds.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Even so, the aggressive play in this post-season has stood out.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2023
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Since his emphatic win at Oak Hill two years ago, Brooks Koepka has failed to post a top-10 at a major championship.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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However, Lincoln-Sudbury had an answer, and an emphatic one at that as goaltender Rex Garozzo jogged up the field with possession.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
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While the country’s cuisine doesn’t enjoy a glowing international reputation, many of its most beloved dishes are simple, hearty and deeply rooted in local tradition.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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This is hardly a glowing endorsement from the network that, after 13 seasons, took the unprecedented decision to recast RHONY — a show that was once the jewel in the franchise’s crown — around a new group of women.—
Louis Staples,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2025
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Combs apologized for his violent behavior soon after the video's release.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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For that reason, Torres-Chirinos is also charged with two counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime and one count of possession of a firearm by an unlawful alien.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Full-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-blooded. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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