as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry
that horse is a purebred Arabian
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Recent Examples of purebred
Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
The Westminster Dog Show is run by the Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC), a 142-year-old purebred dog registry that sanctions some 5k regional and breed-specific dog clubs throughout the country.
—Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 6 Feb. 2026
Stout grew up in the purebred livestock industry, following in his father’s footsteps as an auctioneer.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Maria said another purebred corgi was brought into the shelter last week.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Of all the problems facing purebred dogs, doodles aren’t even in the top five.
—Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
The Westminster Dog Show is run by the Westminster Kennel Club and American Kennel Club (AKC), a 142-year-old purebred dog registry that sanctions some 5k regional and breed-specific dog clubs throughout the country.
—Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 6 Feb. 2026
Stout grew up in the purebred livestock industry, following in his father’s footsteps as an auctioneer.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
Maria said another purebred corgi was brought into the shelter last week.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purebred
Adjective
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The bankruptcy filing in February delayed the start of the thoroughbred season from March until April.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The 18th triple dead heat in modern thoroughbred history takes place in the ninth race at Arlington International Racecourse.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Carnevor is the only restaurant in Wisconsin to carry MUSE Australian full-blood wagyu steak, produced by cattle with 100% Japanese genetics, but raised with Australia’s industry-leading care practices.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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About six months ago, Carnevor introduced MUSE Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purebred. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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