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: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship
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: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon
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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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Derek Bashford Carlsbad Boys volleyball Pounding six service aces as well as collecting eight kills, the senior led the red-hot Lancers (15 straight victories) to a key 25-20, 25-11, 31-29 victory over Torrey Pines in North County Coastal League action.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
While Jenner's red-hot mani isn't exactly red nail theory, the law of attraction can work in many ways.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
The red-hot Trent Grisham returned to the team and the leadoff spot following paternity leave, while the raking Ben Rice occupied the three-hole for the first time this season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
So, while James and Doncic coming out red-hot to force a Game 6 is a real possibility, the opportunity to take Minnesota +5.5 is nevertheless tempting.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Derek Bashford Carlsbad Boys volleyball Pounding six service aces as well as collecting eight kills, the senior led the red-hot Lancers (15 straight victories) to a key 25-20, 25-11, 31-29 victory over Torrey Pines in North County Coastal League action.
—Steve Brand, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Apr. 2025
While Jenner's red-hot mani isn't exactly red nail theory, the law of attraction can work in many ways.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
The red-hot Trent Grisham returned to the team and the leadoff spot following paternity leave, while the raking Ben Rice occupied the three-hole for the first time this season.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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