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as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry
a full-blooded American Indian
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as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
had the full-blooded complexion of a rugged outdoorsman
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as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness
mounted a full-blooded attack on his opponent's position regarding immigration
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Recent Examples of full-blooded
The second half of Villeneuve’s saga fulfills the promise of the first, turning the set-up of the 2021 film into a full-blooded action tale of a new messiah.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Her full-blooded Valyrian heritage and connection to her powerful parents led many on the Small Council to urge Viserys to marry her despite her young age.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Popular on Variety Walz is a full-blooded Swiftie Of course, Swifties, no strangers to tracking down any bits of info online, were quick to dig up his tweets regarding the pop star.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Aug. 2024
Only free-roaming, acorn-fed, full-blooded Ibérico pigs earn the coveted black label.
—Bonnie Berkowitz, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
Books and movies will tout their full-blooded bona fides.
—Krzysztof Pelc, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2023
Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
Her full-blooded Valyrian heritage and connection to her powerful parents led many on the Small Council to urge Viserys to marry her despite her young age.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 June 2024
Popular on Variety Walz is a full-blooded Swiftie Of course, Swifties, no strangers to tracking down any bits of info online, were quick to dig up his tweets regarding the pop star.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 6 Aug. 2024
Only free-roaming, acorn-fed, full-blooded Ibérico pigs earn the coveted black label.
—Bonnie Berkowitz, Washington Post, 19 Jan. 2024
Books and movies will tout their full-blooded bona fides.
—Krzysztof Pelc, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-blooded
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Oysters are generally considered in the global cruising community as thoroughbred bluewater yachts that can go anywhere.—
Helen Iatrou,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2025
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Constructed with teak decking, mahogany woodwork and masts made of Sitka spruce, the boat was a thoroughbred under sail—sleek, responsive and, above all, fast.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Our commitment includes the vigorous pursuit of both the North Korean actors and those providing them with material support.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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The hammam routine involves mixed use of the herbal steam room, dry heat sauna, stimulating Swiss shower, cool mist room, aqua massage vitality pool, and a warm marble belly stone; not to mention a vigorous body scrub followed by a purifying cleanse and 60- or 90-minute massage.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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Suddenly, Newsom started appearing in places such as Bakersfield, Redding and Colusa, among the ruddiest parts of red California.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
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Just a few spoonfuls of flavorful cocoa (or, in some versions, a couple of tidy squares of baking chocolate) turn this cake a pale, ruddy brown, the same color as the building blocks of brown stone building facades, thus its name.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2024
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Diagnosed with medulloblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that occurs most often in children and teens, Isabella survived.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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An aggressive exterior, with more aero and venting, hints at the performance potential within.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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In between walking red carpets and attending charity events together, the pair welcomed two children, daughters Evangeline Ruth and Elijah.—
Ellie Beeck,
Peoplemag,
6 Feb. 2023
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Music’s biggest night returns to Los Angeles on Sunday, and along with it, one of Hollywood’s grandest red carpets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2023
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After years of electric vehicles dominating the overall new car buzz (if not sales), hybrids made a strong, emphatic comeback in 2024.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2025
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For three straight weeks, the Chargers have shared emphatic high fives in their celebratory post-game locker room.—
Thuc Nhi Nguyen,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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After all, we too are drawn to violent, meaningless spectacle to distract us from matters of substance.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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When people receive treatment for their psychosis, their chance of violent behavior decreases.3 Challenges With Treatment Both psychosis and schizophrenia can be difficult to treat, mainly because people experiencing either one may be resistant to receiving help.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Full-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-blooded. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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