red-blooded

adjective

ˈred-ˈblə-dəd How to pronounce red-blooded (audio)
Definition of red-bloodednext
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. — 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 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
  1. energetic
  2. vigorous
  3. dynamic
  4. robust
  5. lively
Adjective
  • In the current Mexican scene, Emjay is one of the best live performers, known for her energetic and emotional shows.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This is the most energetic and exciting premiere of Survivor in a long time.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The guidelines also recommend pairing the strength training with 150–300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (or 75–150 minutes of vigorous activity) each week.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Miss Neal is vibrant and lovely as the young widow, and Hugh Marlowe is vigorous as her ambitious suitor.
    — THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of vigorous
Adjective
  • This dynamic exploded in 2021 with Beeple’s $69 million sale to the crypto financier Vignesh Sundaresan, also known as MetaKovan, at Christie’s.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As agents continuously dispatch tasks and process dynamic data streams, the importance of central processing units, or CPUs, is rising rapidly.
    — , CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dynamic
Adjective
  • By shifting more functionality into the target, FLARE is designed to enable a simpler, more robust driver, reducing component stress, maintenance and downtime.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the overall foundation response to the current crisis continues to be much less robust than during the pandemic, even as endowments have generally grown in recent years due to the strong stock market.
    — Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each Lucas Duplan set will feature songs crafted to satisfy Miami’s appetite for electronic music and a lively nightlife.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lively

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“Red-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-blooded. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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