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as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
a cold-blooded criminal who never once showed an ounce of mercy to his victims
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the cold-blooded selfishness shown by the miser when confronted by people in need
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as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
a cold-blooded assessment of the situation showed that the company needed either to lay off workers or go bankrupt
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as in mixed
or coldblood
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
he may not be as fancy as the other horses they own, but that cold-blooded gelding is safe and gentle
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Recent Examples of cold-blooded
Fassbender is the main reason these episodes work so well: his cold-blooded calm thinly masks a state of crisis.
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
No psychological fallout for Tyson after his cold-blooded ax murder of a helpless dude in the last episode.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The legislation would amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that the existing standards set under federal law for the humane care, treatment, and exhibition of some warm-blooded animals are extended to cover additional warm blooded and cold-blooded animals.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
However, back in the ‘80s, most viewed the brothers as cold-blooded killers who gunned down their parents for inheritance money and spending sprees.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
No psychological fallout for Tyson after his cold-blooded ax murder of a helpless dude in the last episode.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
The legislation would amend the Animal Welfare Act to ensure that the existing standards set under federal law for the humane care, treatment, and exhibition of some warm-blooded animals are extended to cover additional warm blooded and cold-blooded animals.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2024
However, back in the ‘80s, most viewed the brothers as cold-blooded killers who gunned down their parents for inheritance money and spending sprees.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold-blooded
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The techno is deafening, but Walker, who went on these trips herself before starting her career as a cinematographer, dances us through the chaos with ruthless resolve.Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Paramount+ In Star Trek lore, Klingons are rugged, ruthless warriors.Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024
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Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
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White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
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For many foreigners, Finns have a reputation for being stoic, serious, and taciturn.Brett Braley, Robb Report, 27 Nov. 2024
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Stepping off a private jet, Martian appears stoic and unmoved.Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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Rents have been a particular focus for policymakers, and the news there also has been mixed.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The performance of BlackRock stock over the last few years has been mixed.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the ruthless cleaning up of those streets and merciless treatment of gang members have triggered outrage and concern among human rights organizations, which have condemned Cecot as inhumane and unacceptable.David Culver, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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This special shorts program of new Spanish frights includes tales of merciless revenge, spine-chilling supernatural terrors and gut-wrenching body horror.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2024
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New restaurants are up and running in RVA to help get us through these cold winter days.Karri Peifer, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
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Read more here 6 Milwaukee-area restaurants with cozy fireside dining for cold days Journal Sentinel reporter Jordyn Noennig has these suggestions for a warm, comfortable winter setting.Jessica Rodriguez, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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Conditions permitting, your adventure-seeking brood could kayak the White Continent’s frigid waters, join Zodiac excursions to see gentoo penguin colonies, and snowshoe across the icy landscape, led by HX’s wildlife and expedition guides.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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The full moon in December is commonly called the cold moon because of the frigid temperatures typically experienced in many parts of the world.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This hybrid shower oil builds into a gentle lather, smoothes and softens skin with squalane, and is made of 50% glycerin, a humectant that helps draw water into the skin.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dropbox, for example, saved $75 million over two years by adopting a hybrid cloud model that balanced on-premises and cloud usage.Mark Mahle, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Cold-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold-blooded. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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