as in pedigree
of unmixed ancestry
that horse is a purebred Arabian
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Recent Examples of purebred
Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
But [Amy and Dan’s] affection for people — for ballet — comes from a purebred heart.
—Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
The tour is an event that showcases purebred Arabian horses and gives awards to the best horses and best handlers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Dogs are welcome whether purebred or mutt, mastiff or Chihuahua.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
While Finnegan does not immediately jump the Phillies into purebred title contenders, his presence in the back end of the bullpen could settle the group and bring them close to the major league average.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
But [Amy and Dan’s] affection for people — for ballet — comes from a purebred heart.
—Zoe G. Phillips, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
The tour is an event that showcases purebred Arabian horses and gives awards to the best horses and best handlers.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2025
Dogs are welcome whether purebred or mutt, mastiff or Chihuahua.
—Josh Max, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purebred
thoroughbred
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Instead of staying on as a sports copy reader, Paradise accepted an unsolicited offer to become director of publicity and public relations for the Sportsman’s Park harness and thoroughbred meetings.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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The shortlist includes a personal nuclear reactor, a thoroughbred racehorse farm, and a private submarine.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purebred. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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