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: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship
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: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon
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Examples of red-hot in a Sentence
Adjective
this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design
don't touch the stove—it's red-hot
red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war
a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom
Noun
the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue
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Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
For now, most Americans still enjoy unusual job security, but for those looking for work, the job hunt has been getting harder compared with the red-hot hiring days of 2021-2023.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Anfernee Simons scored 30 points to help the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Thursday at Moda Center.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Lincoln-Way West 17-7 (5) Molly Finn scores 25 points to help Warriors cool off red-hot Lincoln-Way East 52-42.
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—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The victory improved Arizona’s Quad 1 record to 7-6, and gives the Wildcats lots of momentum heading into a showdown with red-hot Kansas State.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
For now, most Americans still enjoy unusual job security, but for those looking for work, the job hunt has been getting harder compared with the red-hot hiring days of 2021-2023.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Anfernee Simons scored 30 points to help the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 108-102 on Thursday at Moda Center.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Lincoln-Way West 17-7 (5) Molly Finn scores 25 points to help Warriors cool off red-hot Lincoln-Way East 52-42.
5.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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