as in blooded
of unmixed ancestry
a thoroughbred dog
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Recent Examples of thoroughbred
Michael Russo, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The 3-year-old bay thoroughbred colt sent DeVaux and the rest of the owner’s box into a raucous affair as one can surely understand.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2026
Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
There was defense partner Brock Faber leading the Wild in ice time at nearly 30 minutes and using his thoroughbred legs to drive plays all game long.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 11 May 2026
The 3-year-old bay thoroughbred colt sent DeVaux and the rest of the owner’s box into a raucous affair as one can surely understand.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
His dad, Ron, owned and raced several thoroughbreds from their Lexington home base.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Apr. 2026
Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
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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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Ultimately, given his ceiling, pedigree, lead-in form and course fit, the 16-time PGA TOUR winner should be closer to the first- or second-betting favorite, hence the value at +2500, down to +2000.—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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But the basic parameters for the next coach — young with pedigree, specialized in development, hungry to prove himself — are set.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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In interviews with Deadline, ESPN and CW execs said the primary goal is to add reach to the ESPN app while also bringing the 800 annual hours of CW sports content into a purebred environment.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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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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“Thoroughbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughbred. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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