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
Highlights of the book with the proudly, grammatically incorrect title include rants against nature, those godless Hollywood liberals, and how everything is trying to turn red-blooded Americans gay.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 18 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
Highlights of the book with the proudly, grammatically incorrect title include rants against nature, those godless Hollywood liberals, and how everything is trying to turn red-blooded Americans gay.
—Brian Boone, Vulture, 18 June 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-blooded
Adjective
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Hsu’s character Kristen is an energetic surfer, who finds joy and freedom in the ocean.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The central region of Messier 77 is dominated by an extremely compact and energetic source that outshines the rest of the galaxy combined, even challenging the sensitivity of the James Webb Space Telescope itself.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Tom Curtis, president of rival Burger King, posted his own video taking a vigorous bite of his chain’s new Whopper.—
Dee-Ann Durbin,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Google notes that the heart rate monitor isn’t as advanced as the one in the latest Pixel Watches, so the Air might not be as accurate during vigorous activity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Renewables require a more dynamic grid, more energy storage, and a wider range of power sources to compensate for their intermittency.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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This week, Metro is set to unveil the first part of a nine-mile subway under Wilshire, one of the most dynamic and traffic-clogged stretches of Los Angeles.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Its robust lineup is often highlighted by these in-person events, which fete all manner of talents and their projects, both new and older.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
28 Apr. 2026
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The company claims that the latest announcement bolsters Australia’s industrial capacity, to design, build and sustain key defence assets, while ensuring a robust supply chain.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Lochte, 41, was one of the faces of swimming during the heights of his career, with major sponsorships, endorsements and appearances on TV shows displaying his lively personality.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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“Red-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-blooded. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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