as in pedigree
of unmixed ancestry
a thoroughbred dog
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Recent Examples of thoroughbred
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The three-year-old thoroughbred finished ahead of 18 other horses on a muddy track at Churchill Downs Racetrack on May 3 but will not be looking to repeat the feat at the Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Instead of staying on as a sports copy reader, Paradise accepted an unsolicited offer to become director of publicity and public relations for the Sportsman’s Park harness and thoroughbred meetings.
—Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The 13-year-old off-the-track thoroughbred began to collapse from sleep deprivation in February, prompting her to document his condition and share his progress over a three-month journey of rehabilitation.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The three-year-old thoroughbred finished ahead of 18 other horses on a muddy track at Churchill Downs Racetrack on May 3 but will not be looking to repeat the feat at the Pimlico Race Course on Saturday.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 17 May 2025
Noun
Gulfstream is one of two thoroughbred tracks that still run races in the state.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Instead of staying on as a sports copy reader, Paradise accepted an unsolicited offer to become director of publicity and public relations for the Sportsman’s Park harness and thoroughbred meetings.
—Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughbred
Adjective
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The sound effects team hasn't entirely neglected the franchise's acid-blooded poster boys, either.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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One of the best is that Bishop, the gentle but highly capable droid played by Lance Henriksen, turns out to be the white-blooded equivalent of True Blue.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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At first, everything seemed normal until her pedigree papers arrived.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Located in the rural enclave of Keswick, about 20 minutes from Charlottesville, Eldon Farm is a true triple threat, combining a rich history with architectural pedigree and scenic beauty.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Thoroughbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughbred. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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