as in heated
melted by heat
molten metal molten lava
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of molten
The molten fireballs and belching smoke over the Middle East early Thursday signaled a dramatic escalation in the Iran war — and its threat to the global economy.
—
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Nighttime is ideal for viewing the molten lava from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and the best viewing spots of the glowing crater include the Kilauea Overlook, Waldron Ledge and the Devastation Trail parking area.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
As in other times, the molten rock was confined within Kilauea’s summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and hasn’t threatened homes or buildings.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for molten
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The Skims founder debuted a bold new haircut in a molten gold gown that sparkled from every angle.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Nighttime is ideal for viewing the molten lava from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and the best viewing spots of the glowing crater include the Kilauea Overlook, Waldron Ledge and the Devastation Trail parking area.
—Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
As in other times, the molten rock was confined within Kilauea’s summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and hasn’t threatened homes or buildings.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for molten
Recent Examples of Synonyms for molten
Adjective
-
Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
-
Don’t hesitate to step away if things get too heated.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Within the samples was anorthosite, a type of igneous rock.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
-
Please take my answer for granite (igneous granite).—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
-
Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
With the three telescopes, the team pinpointed four globular clusters in one of the biggest and brightest objects in the universe known as the Perseus Cluster, a dense grouping of thousands of galaxies trapped in a cloud of superheated gas.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
5 Mar. 2026
-
The sudden discharges of superheated plasma occur even in seemingly sunny conditions, rip apart air molecules, and can easily span hundreds of miles.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The deliberate sparring during mealtime hides a palpable contempt the two warriors have for each other, further displayed as a seething hatred conveyed on Kirk's face as Chang departs back to Kronos One.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2026
-
These are hard data outcroppings from a seething sea of online hate.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The CEOs of Kalshi and Polymarket are locked in a brutal fight to dominate the white-hot prediction market sector.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
-
Zach Benson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres continued their white-hot play with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
The Pacers were a sizzling 8 for 11 from 3-point range in the first quarter, opening a 42-21 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
-
The dish is served on a sizzling hot plate and includes beef and rice topped with a pepper paste and cracked black pepper.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
-
Others have a broiler drawer that reaches very high temperatures for searing or toasting.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
2 Apr. 2026
-
While states may be the last line of defense for consumers against unscrupulous personal lines insurers, the development is a searing indictment on the industry as a whole.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Molten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/molten. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
