as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the molten mass was still white-hot when the glassblower began to work his magic
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Recent Examples of white-hot
Amanda says that being at MSG means being at the white-hot center of the cultural conversation.
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, the nearly $700 billion AI infrastructure build-out has created white-hot demand for skilled laborers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Zach Benson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres continued their white-hot play with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The white-hot Texas economy may have recently cooled, but one of North America’s largest banks still sees significant upside and is advising business leaders to take a more judicious approach in the current economic climate.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, the nearly $700 billion AI infrastructure build-out has created white-hot demand for skilled laborers.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Zach Benson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres continued their white-hot play with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The white-hot Texas economy may have recently cooled, but one of North America’s largest banks still sees significant upside and is advising business leaders to take a more judicious approach in the current economic climate.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-hot
Adjective
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For her, the aftermath of that victory brought heightened anxiety, and searing criticism from outsiders when the Swedish pro’s play took a dip.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Though Boys sometimes sees Watt take searing leads reminiscent of McCartney’s ’60s and ’70s guitar foils, like George Harrison, just as often, McCartney is playing almost everything himself.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Hazelnut brioches, flaky pastries, blueberry financiers, and madeleines—crafted by the French pastry chef—are neatly stacked in a room adorned with hot pink and coral Bill Bensley artwork.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.—
Ryan Brennan
June 2,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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The chocolatey, ooey, gooey molten cake is filled with sweet, tart raspberries for the perfect bite.—
Phoebe Evans,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The molten iron could then be fed into the facility’s existing basic oxygen furnaces to create steel, according to GARD.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“White-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-hot. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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