as in murderous
eager for or marked by the shedding of blood, extreme violence, or killing
in the sanguineous culture of ancient Sparta, military glory was prized above all else
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Recent Examples of sanguineous
The viral TikTok dance sensation inspired by Wednesday star Jenny Ortega’s quirky moves that is set to the sanguineous 2011 Lady Gaga song has blown up so big that even Mother Monster couldn’t resist throwing her black veil into the ring.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2022
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sanguineous
Adjective
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The spirit of the endeavor can forgive a lot, with some clumsy filmmaking that doesn’t seem to be an intentional homage, such as a slapdash set-up to Helen’s murderous ways and a slightly tacked-on feeling opening involving a film critic who has been a thorn in Jack’s side.—
Stephen Saito,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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After a first murderous high, Green spends the rest of the film chasing that euphoria through a recognizable 20th century America braced for inevitable collapse.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bethenny Frankel had a bloody mishap during an Instagram beauty routine, Billy Joel’s daughter shared encouraging news about his neurological condition, and Tom Brady was spotted with a new companion.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jordan, meanwhile, said that shooting the film's most intense scenes – this is a bloody vampire film, after all – was surprisingly fun.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The loss of books is minor, almost trivial, in light of all the horrors and violence unleashed by this senseless war, but the potential loss of these books is a sad reminder that we’re all affected and implicated in America’s savage flailings.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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Conan O'Brien hit almost every note on Sunday — savage, playful, heartfelt and dumb.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a series of sanguinary close-ups, Elvira takes a cleaver to her digits, first slicing them and then fully dismembering them.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2025
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The film, documenting the intense, sanguinary attempt by Ukrainian soldiers to retake a village seized by Russian invaders, won Chernov the directing award for World Cinema Documentary at Sundance.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The death of a star is usually thought to be a violent and hostile place, filled with scorching radiation that destroys fragile molecules.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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Last year, the county sued NaphCare for its alleged role in the death of Brandon Yates, who was murdered in the Central Jail in 2024 after being wrongly placed into a cell with a violent offender.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Anyone who has defied the regime before has risked their life to do so, and – despite being at the mercy of the most ferocious military machine on the face of the planet – the regime might yet survive.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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American Nathan Martin, a 36-year-old high school cross-country coach from Jackson, Michigan, ran 2 hours, 11 minutes and 16 seconds (five minutes per mile) to claim victory with a ferocious kick that came down to his final stride.—
John Davis,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Salesforce is the latest SaaS (software-as-a-service) company to step up buybacks following the brutal sell-off to start the year.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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According to a new national survey conducted by NBC News, AI is viewed even more negatively than the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the militarized agency that has been embroiled in major controversy over its brutal deportation program, including the fatal shooting of unarmed civilians.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sanguineous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sanguineous. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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