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noun

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Recent Examples of purebred
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 See All Example Sentences for purebred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purebred
thoroughbred
Adjective
  • For its 86th summer season, Del Mar has concocted a schedule filled with food-centric festivities, sips, handicapping and tips, blended in with world-class thoroughbred racing.
    Kelley Carlson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • More than a decade as a quarter-horse trainer prefaced Lukas’ career as a thoroughbred trainer.
    Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025

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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purebred. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.

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