as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a red-blooded rugby player who always plays to win
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Recent Examples of red-blooded
The more stage-savvy know her as a charter member of Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the red-blooded Chicago troupe that emerged in the seventies and launched such talents as John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, and Joan Allen.
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Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026
What do red-blooded men think about this news?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The way his Liverpool Scouse accent sludges across the track with a kind of soccer hooligan attitude could convert the most red-blooded NFL fan into a Champions League lifer.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
These immigration and customs enforcement officers are red-blooded American patriots doing a tough job to keep our nation safe.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
If this is your first taste of the tale, give yourself over to the prickly but tender relationship between prisoners Luis and Valentin, played by feisty new talent Tonatiuh and a red-blooded Diego Luna.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 14 Dec. 2025
Sounds like something a red-blooded communist would say.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
Such a machine causes certain stirrings in the loins of any red-blooded petrolhead.
—New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2026
What do red-blooded men think about this news?
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The way his Liverpool Scouse accent sludges across the track with a kind of soccer hooligan attitude could convert the most red-blooded NFL fan into a Champions League lifer.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2026
These immigration and customs enforcement officers are red-blooded American patriots doing a tough job to keep our nation safe.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Jan. 2026
If this is your first taste of the tale, give yourself over to the prickly but tender relationship between prisoners Luis and Valentin, played by feisty new talent Tonatiuh and a red-blooded Diego Luna.
—Amy Nicholson, Twin Cities, 14 Dec. 2025
Sounds like something a red-blooded communist would say.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
Such a machine causes certain stirrings in the loins of any red-blooded petrolhead.
—New Atlas, 22 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-blooded
Adjective
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Platini had star quality, but Infantino was an energetic administrator with a noticeable gift for languages.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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We were joined by İsmet Öztanık, the energetic third-generation hotelier behind the Avantgarde Refined brand, which also includes a sister Bodrum property alongside the family’s larger Avantgarde Collection portfolio.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous activity.—
Ezekiel J. Emanuel,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Heavy pruning may cause the plant to produce excessive new, vigorous branches.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Winona Fighter quickly made a name for itself with its dynamic live shows and DIY spirit, which attract large crowds and have drawn the attention of the Summer School founders.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Around him, Porte’s drums and Martyn’s synths and effects drift and glide; the repetitive structure is reminiscent of club music, but the perpetual slippage signals more dynamic ways of moving.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The modest growth was partly driven by robust investment in data center machinery and equipment, the statistics bureau said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Before the Seventies, New York’s social safety net was relatively robust.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Food and drink The lobby lounge always seems to have a coffee and cocktail menu at hand, and that’s why the area stays lively from morning to night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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“Red-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-blooded. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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