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as in burning
being on fire
the fiery Yule log made a splendid backdrop for our holiday party
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as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the long, dangerous trek across the fiery desert
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
the fiery preacher held the members of the revival meeting spellbound
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as in spirited
marked by a lively display of strong feeling
the controversial editorial sparked a page's worth of fiery letters to the editor
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as in combustible
capable of catching or being set on fire
with a fiery vapor like that, the lighting of a single match could cause an explosion
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
since the governor was known for his fiery temper, naturally his aides always shielded him from bad news
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Recent Examples of fiery
Carney’s two favorite sets in the museum are a fiery orange, angular coffee and tea set designed by Don Schreckengost in the 1930s (which appears in silhouette in the museum’s logo) and Eva Zeisel’s Museum.
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Anna Hezel, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024
Perhaps there had never been a Black person in that village, but an Afro-Haitian woman had lived in Switzerland more than 150 years before Baldwin came to Switzerland to finish his fiery debut novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
As more guests popped out of the elevator at 50 United Nations Plaza, some caught the tail end of a fiery sunset on view from the 38th floor.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Bradley Cooper’s rugged delivery is a little uptight, while Gaga is effortlessly soulful — sounding less like herself, and more like the gentler, less fiery Ally.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Anna Hezel, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024
Perhaps there had never been a Black person in that village, but an Afro-Haitian woman had lived in Switzerland more than 150 years before Baldwin came to Switzerland to finish his fiery debut novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain.
—Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
As more guests popped out of the elevator at 50 United Nations Plaza, some caught the tail end of a fiery sunset on view from the 38th floor.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Bradley Cooper’s rugged delivery is a little uptight, while Gaga is effortlessly soulful — sounding less like herself, and more like the gentler, less fiery Ally.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fiery
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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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Social media star Hannah Neeleman and her husband Daniel Neeleman are answering fans' most burning question.Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
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This searing manual deconstructs the subgenre and the process that goes into contributing to it, bringing the study thereof into a whole new era of experimentation and boundary dissolution.Tyler Thier, JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2024
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Tarantula hawk wasp The tarantula hawk wasp's sting is often described as a searing electric shock that can incapacitate its victim temporarily.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 25 Sep. 2024
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Thanks to the passionate efforts of the Saratoga Historical Foundation, the Saratoga Village Development Council and the Village Gardeners, our city flourishes with beauty, character and community spirit.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Cloud 23 hot sauce founder and CEO and passionate chef is the eldest child of former soccer star David and fashion designer Victoria, who have known the British royals for years.Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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As attendees gathered, the bright colors and lively ambiance mirrored the spirited essence of Mexican culture.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Wonder took a brief break as his stellar backing group put a spirited spin on everything from Aretha Franklin to Carole King, with Wonder returning to the stage following a costume change.Jim Ryan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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But regardless of where the number lands, the issue has become a combustible topic as a growing number of Californians struggle with the rising cost of living.Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Smoking is only allowed inside of vehicles, on roadways or in other areas without combustible material.Buffalo National River, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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On Monday, after Rodgers and former head coach Robert Saleh had spent several months bickering over topics such as unexcused absences and cadence, the irritable quarterback won out again.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Within a couple of weeks of wearing the buds, my ears stopped having the irritable side effects.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
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Start with the prime beef meatballs, follow with hand cut pasta topped with short rib Bolognese and finish with a showstopper: a flaming meringue torte, singed tableside and then covered in a warm chocolate sauce.Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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The tepid show’s largest room, painted a flaming red orange for those who might not yet have a clue, presents eight tent-like enclosures tricked out with stage sets that describe a hospital room, an Amazon warehouse storage space, an automobile interior and more.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2020
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If candy is still stuck on, pour more boiling water over whatever hasn’t come clean.Washington Post, Washington Post, 3 Dec. 2019
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“Fiery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fiery. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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