as in blooded
of unmixed ancestry
a thoroughbred dog
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Recent Examples of thoroughbred
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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.
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Michael Russo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Over three decades in racing, the Lows have raised hundreds of thoroughbreds there, including former Kentucky Derby contenders Steppenwolfer in 2006 and Magnum Moon in 2018.
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John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2026
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Adjective
They were joined by avid equestrienne Princess Anne, who congratulated the qualifiers for a thoroughbred riding event on scene.
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Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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
Noun
Their connection traced back to Lukas’ days training quarter horses in New Mexico before getting into thoroughbreds and becoming one of the faces of the sport.
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Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Over three decades in racing, the Lows have raised hundreds of thoroughbreds there, including former Kentucky Derby contenders Steppenwolfer in 2006 and Magnum Moon in 2018.
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John Hyatt,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughbred
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Like all snakes, copperheads are cold blooded.
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As the class progresses and people generate body heat, the cold-blooded friends take advantage of it, snuggling closer.
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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.
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About six months ago, Carnevor introduced MUSE Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).
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Roughly 20 pedigree puppies are born annually.
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Having played for both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, perhaps no player coming to the Bay Area has the kind of pedigree Alaba can claim.
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For instance, a purebred corgi named Clover rescued by her nonprofit will compete for Team England in the World Pup.
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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.
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“Thoroughbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughbred. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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