hot-bloodedness

noun

as in obsession

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Recent Examples of hot-bloodedness The horse’s hot-bloodedness was something to overpower. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot-bloodedness
  1. obsession
  2. zeal
  3. fever
  4. infatuation
  5. fanaticism
  6. excitement
  7. earnestness
  8. zest
Noun
  • Head baker Lou Turner (formerly pastry chef at Obelix, a French bistro in the city’s River North) churns out superb pastries that invite obsession.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Neece was raised 15 minutes away from Disneyland and developed an obsession with it early on.
    — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of obsession
Noun
  • In the first match of Premier League 2026-27, a beautifully sad coincidence brings Newcastle United and Liverpool together on the grass Keegan once scrutinised with Shanklyesque zeal.
    — Michael Walker, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Fueled by affection for Gramps, by nostalgia for a childhood steeped in whiskymaking lore, and by a distinct lack of zeal for his law-firm day job, Kevin agrees to drive him the 2,000-odd miles from Arizona.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of zeal
Noun
  • The person recovered at home with symptoms of fever, cough and rash.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Symptoms can include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes and a rash that often begins on the head and then spreads.
    — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of fever
Noun
  • Gad performed a new song about his character's latest infatuation.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There is always room for Mozart and Haydn, to say nothing for his recent infatuation with Aaron Copland.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of infatuation
Noun
  • Fueled by racial fanaticism, Hitler's Nazi regime killed approximately 6 million Jews and other minorities and groups during the Holocaust.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
  • Fueled by racial fanaticism, Hitler’s Nazi regime killed approximately 6 million Jews and other minorities and groups during the Holocaust.
    — Philipp Jenne, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of fanaticism
Noun
  • Stewart, while offering advice on ownership challenges, expresses pride and excitement for Briscoe, noting their relationship will evolve from idol/driver to friendly competitors.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • But there’s also excitement over the growing signs of a connection between Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of excitement
Noun
  • Adults is almost always at its best when there’s a method to the madness, a kernel of earnestness at the heart of it all.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That the earnestness the genre requires galls us cynics, who love to hide in our books, away from all those pesky bodies in the first place?
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of earnestness
Noun
  • Add the coconut sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and lemon zest.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Add some flair The zest of a lemon, finely grated with a Microplane, is non-negotiable in my book.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of zest

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“Hot-bloodedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot-bloodedness. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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