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red-hot 1 of 2

adjective

ˈred-ˈhät How to pronounce red-hot (audio)
Definition of red-hotnext
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design

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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature don't touch the stove—it's red-hot

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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war

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as in favorite
enjoying widespread favor or approval a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom

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red hot

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noun

as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue

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Recent Examples of red-hot
Adjective
In his autobiography, Olivier admits to feeling guilt and self-loathing over the red-hot affair, especially since his wife was pregnant with their son Tarquin. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026 Kaia Gerber put an itty-bitty twist on one of her mom Cindy Crawford’s most iconic red-hot gowns. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 17 Sep. 2026 Economic growth has also been on solid footing, though an increasing share of it has been driven by red-hot spending on AI — some of which is now being propelled by credit. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 The wild-card order is in significantly more limbo, with the Cubs and Phillies sporting identical 83-67 records in the top two spots, and the red-hot Padres now just 1 1/2 games behind them. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for red-hot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-hot
  1. modern
  2. boiling
  3. passionate
  4. favorite
  5. partisan
  6. new
  7. searing
  8. warm
Adjective
  • The wall is also fragile and cannot be completely preserved, so archaeologists will use modern technology to create a 3D reconstruction for further study.
    — Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • School officials say the roughly 150,000-square-foot facility significantly expands ECC’s capacity to prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing and other high-demand technical fields, with modern classrooms and labs.
    — Rick West, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of modern
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
Definition of boiling
Adjective
  • Educators caught in the middle Feelings are pretty passionate on both sides.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Astrologically, this lunation will peak in the bold and pioneering sign of Aries, adding a fiery and passionate vibe to this visually striking moment.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Fashion designer Simon Port Jacquemus listed it among his favorite addresses in Vogue, and French street artist Invader unofficially blessed the building with one of his trademark mosaics.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • His hit farming series launched on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly became a fan favorite on the streaming service.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorite
Noun
  • Eventually, Sinclair partisans took matters into their own hands by heckling the fake newsreels and disrupting screenings.
    — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Harald paid tribute to the Norwegian partisans who had fought alongside the Soviets during World War II, helping to restore the memory of a segment of the population that had long been marginalized in the official narrative of the war.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of partisan
Adjective
  • Presenter Zane Lowe has conducted loads of candid interviews with new and established musicians, and the company's Los Angeles studio has captured dozens of memorable performances for posterity.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The episode is also the debut of new cast members Saidah Belo-Osagie and Grace Reiter.
    — William Earl, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • After winning the prestigious Golden Eye, Plambech returns with another searing analysis of the immigrant experience.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The durable porcelain enamel exterior resists chipping and cracking, while the matte black interior enhances browning and searing.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of searing
Adjective
  • Expect a pan-European menu of pimientos de padron peppers, warm leek salad and a surprising tuna Milanese with fun twists like a wagyu sando.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Forecasters are warning about dangerous conditions at Southern California beaches this week, with high surf, erosion and possible coastal flooding, as a pair of storms roil warm Pacific waters and send yet more southerly swells toward the shoreline.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-hot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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