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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
Nvidia doubled its revenue and profit year-over-year in its second quarter, and forecast sales in the current quarter that topped analyst estimates, as red-hot demand for its AI chips continues to bolster the company’s fortunes. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 And make no mistake, Williams’ resume as a stopper remains peerless for the red-hot Valkyries. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Playing some of the most assured tennis of his career, Brandon Nakashima slowed Rafael Jódar’s roll Wednesday at the Canadian Open in Montreal, beating the red-hot teenager 7-6(3), 6-4 to advance to the biggest final of his career. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 As a baseball player coming up in the late 1970s, Orel Hershiser was never seen as a red-hot prospect. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Aug. 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 idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Even by Newcastle United’s modern standards, a lot happened over the summer.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of modern
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  • 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
  • That’s why the defense of Taylor from inside these walls is so passionate among those who know him.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Hadder is passionate about supporting Boise’s local raptor population, and a student of the region’s history in bringing back birds of prey.
    — Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Venus Williams x Crate & Kids Collection From tennis-ball motifs to her favorite lavender-and-green color combo, Williams’ collection with Crate & Kids is both playful and can easily transition alongside kids and their ever-changing styles.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The overlap across drugstore, dermatologist-favorite and lifestyle brands is the clearest signal of where body care is headed.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorite
Noun
  • 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
  • This week’s Pollwatcher answers a reader’s question about how polls select respondents and highlights how partisans in one state have flipped on a Democratic senator.
    — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of partisan
Adjective
  • But if Jackson gets off to a slow start under a new coaching staff, including first-time play-caller Declan Doyle, there’s room to fall.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There's a new, yet familiar, voice in Bo Nix's ear these days.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • In some ways, their combination of searing serves and counter-punching defense was revolutionary.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The searing season only exacerbated the Colorado River water crisis.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of searing
Adjective
  • That means typically warmer water, such as around Indonesia, moves east to a normally cooler part of the Pacific, near Peru — pushed along by Kelvin waves.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • This August was Earth’s hottest on record and could mark the start of a record-breaking warm stretch that would likely culminate in a record-hot 2027 — and possibly 2026 — globally.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
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