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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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Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
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—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Christian Alicea has set the microphone aside and picked up a fire extinguisher, bringing to life his modeling side in a red-hot limited-edition calendar for 2025.
—Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 16 Dec. 2024
And the Grizzlies stayed red-hot, walking away with a convincing 135-119 victory to extend their win streak to four games.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
Invesco’s Brian Hartigan thinks individuals and institutions alike stand to benefit from an allocation to the red-hot ETF category.
—Anna Gleason, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
Mat Foldable Workout Mat $88 Amazon Another red-hot item this holiday season is the Stakt Mat, which was recommended by several trainers here, including Rotner and Lindsay Arnold, founder of The Movement Club online fitness club.
—Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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