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as in burning
being on fire
the blazing logs in the fireplace cast a warm glow on our holiday party
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as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a blazing speech affirming the value of every individual in this world
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as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
the White House didn't waste a minute in blazing the lower unemployment figures
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as in glowing
to be on fire especially brightly
the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire
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as in glaring
to shine with a bright harsh light
the spotlight blazed through my window
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as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly
an extreme skier went blazing down the ski slope at a reckless pace
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Recent Examples of blazing
Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
With Beyoncé expected to pivot to a third genre following Cowboy Carter, the moment felt like a genuine passing of a blazing torch that was lit for that very purpose: to kick down doors and lead the way.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
That said, Audra McDonald is a force of nature as the fiercely protective Mama Rose, in a blazing revival that breathes new life into the classic showbiz musical.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The company’s interpretation of the Indian classical form Bharatanatyam emphasizes composure over intensity, achieving a correctness that often lacks the blazing clarity that classical art can have.
—Brian Seibert, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
With Beyoncé expected to pivot to a third genre following Cowboy Carter, the moment felt like a genuine passing of a blazing torch that was lit for that very purpose: to kick down doors and lead the way.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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That said, Audra McDonald is a force of nature as the fiercely protective Mama Rose, in a blazing revival that breathes new life into the classic showbiz musical.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
That said, Audra McDonald is a force of nature as the fiercely protective Mama Rose, in a blazing revival that breathes new life into the classic showbiz musical.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazing
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Ben Johnson has a ‘burning desire’ to be a head coach.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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At private equity firm TPG, global head of human resources Anna Edwin poised one of the most burning questions for business leaders in thinking through their future talent strategies.—
Ryan Hogg,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2024
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DeSantis’ best choice would have been to appoint a caretaker in Rubio’s place, someone content to keep the seat warm until the next election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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Also in the Big Apple, Olivia Rodrigo and her beau Louis Partridge try to keep warm in the chilly weather as Ben Stiller promotes Severance season 2.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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Flo Milli is closing out 2024 with yet another flaming hot freestyle.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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Then again, those others didn't have Dwayne Johnson’s macho demigod Maui playing a flaming conch shell.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
26 Nov. 2024
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Leave it to my grandfather—and Southern Living editors—to have passionate opinions about this classic sweet.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Start taking a closer look at sports that might be considered new but have passionate competitors and advocates.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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The academy has many fervent supporters but also critics.—
Jan Hoffman,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Gibson, Stallone, and Voight have all been fervent Trump supporters.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs tallied another three points from Butker as both defenses were noticeably intense and solid as the first quarter ended 6-3 Kansas City.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The single performs even better on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, which is compiled in the same way as the Rock Digital Song Sales list, only the focus is exclusively on the more intense, harder style of the genre.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Harry and Meghan initially received glowing headlines for dropping into Pasadena last Friday to serve meals, leave donations and give hugs to Eaton fire survivors.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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That glowing material coalesced into the body now called the Moon.—
Francis Nimmo,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Jan. 2025
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In some ways, Ms. Meloni has provided a road map for hard-right leaders seeking to win and hold power in Europe: Talk a fiery game, but tack to the center on some issues — most notably support for Ukraine.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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For the occasion, Queen Letizia leaned into a fiery red colorway, wearing a bold red pantsuit with coordinated trousers and double-breasted blazer.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Blazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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