as in blooded
of unmixed ancestry
a thoroughbred dog
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Recent Examples of thoroughbred
Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Every modern thoroughbred traces lineage to three stallions imported to Britain in the late 17th century: the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian, and the Byerley Turk.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
This British thoroughbred accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds (the same as a Lamborghini Urus) and reaches a maximum velocity of 193 mph.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
That meant thoroughbred and harness racing have had to share the track, taking turns with each style of racing.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Every modern thoroughbred traces lineage to three stallions imported to Britain in the late 17th century: the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian, and the Byerley Turk.
—Camilla Wright, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Of the roughly 30 horses there, about half are thoroughbreds.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
This British thoroughbred accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds (the same as a Lamborghini Urus) and reaches a maximum velocity of 193 mph.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughbred
Adjective
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As the class progresses and people generate body heat, the cold-blooded friends take advantage of it, snuggling closer.—
Deena Prichep,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Bryk was introduced in Season 1 as Ebon, a rough-around-the-edges Boston guy who spends his summers among the blue-blooded elite, captaining a charter boat for senators and celebrities.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carnevor is the only restaurant in Wisconsin to carry MUSE Australian full-blood wagyu steak, produced by cattle with 100% Japanese genetics, but raised with Australia’s industry-leading care practices.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
19 Dec. 2025
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About six months ago, Carnevor introduced MUSE Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
5 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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For the chefs, fellow restaurateurs and friends who knew him best, Schwarz, who cut his teeth in kitchens at 15 years old, was more than a polished culinary figure with pedigreed European training.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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With his pedigree, Ken-David Masur could have arrived in Milwaukee with a lofty tone.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the largest international federation of kennel clubs and purebred registries.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Of all the problems facing purebred dogs, doodles aren’t even in the top five.—
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Thoroughbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughbred. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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