1
a
: an intensely burning fire
b
: intense direct light often accompanied by heat
the blaze of TV lights
c
: an active burning
especially
: a sudden bursting forth of flame
2
: something that resembles the blaze of a fire: such as
a
: a dazzling display
a blaze of color
b
: a sudden outburst
a blaze of fury
went down in a blaze of glory
c
blazed; blazing
1
a
: a usually white stripe down the center of the face of an animal
b
: a white or gray streak in the hair of the head
2
: a trail marker
especially
: a mark made on a tree by chipping off a piece of the bark
blazed; blazing
1
: to mark (a trail) with blazes (see blaze entry 4 sense 2)
2
: to lead in some direction or activity
blaze new trails in education
Synonyms
Examples of blaze in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The shocking combination of red-orange lava plumes and blazing lightning dominated the island’s skies, prompting the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation, the Indonesian agency that tracks volcanic activity, to issue a Level IV alert, which is the highest level possible.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Highlights included Sony’s blazing new flagship mini LED TV—the Bravia A9—alongside three other new 2024 TVs that represent a subtly different approach over last year’s lineup.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
But while Raye’s rising star is blazing, there are so many experiences from throughout her career as a songwriter that linger and plague her peers in the art form.
—Delisa Shannon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Emmy Russell is opening up about using American Idol to step out of her famous grandmother’s shadow and finally blaze her own trail in music.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Video posted to Telegram by RIA Novosti showed fire continue to blaze inside the venue.
—NBC News, 23 Mar. 2024
Ian and Pryor hope others follow the trail Most Likely Not To is trying to blaze.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Even in late winter, the garden is blazing with color and, as Cullen planned strategically, when those fade, others will bloom.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
In 2023, Canada endured its worst year for wildfires, with more than 6,600 blazes burning 37 million acres, an area roughly seven times the annual average.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
The historic wagon destroyed in the blaze was once used for mining operations in Death Valley.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024
Foster added that Sanders and Bowers roads were closed to everything but emergency vehicles as fire crews continued fighting the blaze.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
Responding to a lawsuit last year that Maui County filed against the utility, Hawaiian Electric blamed the county for failing to fully extinguish that fire, which the utility said was reignited and the cause of the blaze that destroyed Lahaina.
—Brianna Sacks and Anumita Kaur The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 21 Apr. 2024
The blaze broke out shortly after 4:20 a.m. at a lived-in RV parked just in front of the warehouse, located at 1000 40th Ave.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
The blaze is believed to have started in the kitchen, per the Evening News.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The blaze was apparently sparked when spray foam insulation caught fire on the ground floor.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
Verb
When the sun is blazing in the afternoon, the sleeveless top will be a godsend, but it can easily be layered under a cardigan or denim jacket during cool mornings and evenings.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
The shocking combination of red-orange lava plumes and blazing lightning dominated the island’s skies, prompting the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation, the Indonesian agency that tracks volcanic activity, to issue a Level IV alert, which is the highest level possible.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Apr. 2024
Highlights included Sony’s blazing new flagship mini LED TV—the Bravia A9—alongside three other new 2024 TVs that represent a subtly different approach over last year’s lineup.
—Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 17 Apr. 2024
But while Raye’s rising star is blazing, there are so many experiences from throughout her career as a songwriter that linger and plague her peers in the art form.
—Delisa Shannon, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2024
Emmy Russell is opening up about using American Idol to step out of her famous grandmother’s shadow and finally blaze her own trail in music.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2024
Video posted to Telegram by RIA Novosti showed fire continue to blaze inside the venue.
—NBC News, 23 Mar. 2024
Ian and Pryor hope others follow the trail Most Likely Not To is trying to blaze.
—Steven Aquino, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Even in late winter, the garden is blazing with color and, as Cullen planned strategically, when those fade, others will bloom.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Noun
One firefighter died in the blaze and four were injured.
Verizon refused to restore service until the fire department signed up for a new account that more than doubled its bill.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2024
In 2023, Canada endured its worst year for wildfires, with more than 6,600 blazes burning 37 million acres, an area roughly seven times the annual average.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024
The historic wagon destroyed in the blaze was once used for mining operations in Death Valley.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 Apr. 2024
Foster added that Sanders and Bowers roads were closed to everything but emergency vehicles as fire crews continued fighting the blaze.
—The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
Responding to a lawsuit last year that Maui County filed against the utility, Hawaiian Electric blamed the county for failing to fully extinguish that fire, which the utility said was reignited and the cause of the blaze that destroyed Lahaina.
—Brianna Sacks and Anumita Kaur The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 21 Apr. 2024
The blaze broke out shortly after 4:20 a.m. at a lived-in RV parked just in front of the warehouse, located at 1000 40th Ave.
—Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024
The blaze is believed to have started in the kitchen, per the Evening News.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2024
The blaze was apparently sparked when spray foam insulation caught fire on the ground floor.
—Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2024
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blaze
1 of 5 noun1
: a very strongly burning fire
2
: very bright direct light often accompanied by heat
the blaze of TV lights
3
: a sudden outburst
a blaze of flame
a blaze of fury
4
: a dazzling display
a blaze of autumn leaves
blaze
2 of 5 verb
blazed; blazing
1
a
: to burn brightly
b
: to flare up : flame
2
: to be noticeably brilliant
fields blazing with flowers
3
: to shoot rapidly and repeatedly
blaze
4 of 5 noun1
: a long white mark down the center of the face of an animal
2
: a mark made on a tree usually to leave a trail
blaze
5 of 5 verb
blazed; blazing
: to mark with blazes
blaze a trail
Etymology
Noun
Old English blæse "torch"
Verb
Middle English blasen "to make public," from early Dutch blāsen "to blow"
Noun
perhaps from Dutch or Low German bles "a white mark on an animal"
Medical Definition
blaze
noun
: a white or gray streak in the hair of the head
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