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Recent Examples of hot-bloodedness
The horse’s hot-bloodedness was something to overpower.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot-bloodedness
Noun
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The first is that the élite obsession with shaping national politics, and with getting candidates elected, is a distraction.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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With co-founder Phil Knight, that obsession led to the establishment of Nike, an athletic apparel giant.—
Hannarose McGuinness,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her older brothers, 20-year-old twins, helped form her competitive zeal and desire to excel.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Yet his single-minded zeal is inseparable from his intolerance.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McBain mentioned that Linker did not play Tuesday and sat out the first set due to a fever against San Clemente before playing the next three sets to help the Patriots get the win.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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In addition to fevers and continuous, watery diarrhea, rotavirus symptoms in babies and children can also include loss of appetite and dehydration, per the NFID.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When will Connecticut wake up and finally understand that their beloved Blumenthal – and his uncanny infatuation with lawsuits and investigations – has single-handedly sabotaged the state’s chances of ever being seriously considered again for a professional sports franchise?—
Matthew Chudoba,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Malcolm is a serious drag on the much more together Violet, but also spends his days rehashing his past infatuation with Cassandra.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In Paul’s time, Josephus was a perfect instance of the first kind, a brilliant military leader who, when faced with the fanaticism of his cohorts, chose to shift his allegiance to Rome.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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As much as an institutional critique, Szpila has given us a parable on the dangers of fanaticism and the necessity of radicalism, and the obvious parallel between the rigidity of belief systems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gen ’s excitement about artificial intelligence dropped 14 points over the past year to just 22%, according to Gallup polling released this week.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tamas also said there’s excitement about the opportunity a conference tournament presents, particularly for teams that may have battled injuries during the season but can regroup late for a run.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The earnestness of these calls to join is refreshing compared to the distance currently felt in many places, where the disconnection can make neighbors feel like strangers.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the Explosive News representative spoke of their efforts with a lofty earnestness.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a small bowl, mix the ricotta with the lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Add cucumber, julienne carrots, green onions and lemon zest to a bowl.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Hot-bloodedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot-bloodedness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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