Synonyms of thoroughbred

thoroughbred 1 of 2

adjective

ˈthər-ə-ˌbred 

as in blooded

of unmixed ancestry

a thoroughbred dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blooded
• pedigreed
• purebred
• full-blood
• well-bred
• pure-blooded
• full-blooded
• inbred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hybrid
• mixed
• mongrel
• crossbred
• half-blood
• hybridized
• outcrossed
• crossed
• interbred
• half-bred

thoroughbred

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noun

as in full-blood

Related Words

• full-blood
• purebred
• pureblood

Dissimilar Words

• hybrid
• cross
• mongrel
• mule
• crossbred
• crossbreed
• intercross
• outcross

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thoroughbred

Adjective

The state purchased Pimlico in 2024 in a transfer of ownership to renovate and turn the race course into the permanent home of Maryland's thoroughbred racing. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 2 July 2026

Ownership of rare luxury goods, thoroughbred racehorses, and multimillion-dollar second homes typically required significant capital, specialized knowledge, and direct industry connections. — Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Noun

The two-week turnaround from the Derby to the Preakness, which used to be commonplace, is considered a nonstarter for many trainers and owners given that most elite thoroughbreds now typically go a month or more between races. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026

The Triple Crown races are only for three-year-old thoroughbreds. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026