variants
or pure-blood
as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry
both dogs are pure-blooded Chesapeake Bay retrievers
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Recent Examples of pure-blooded
Proving one’s status as a pure-blooded Aryan unlocked access to membership in the Nazi Party, to the military and state apparatus, to a university education.
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Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 20 July 2023
Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 20 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pure-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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The man was left blooded and needed surgery to repair muscle lacerations after the incident, The Associated Press reported.Sara Smart, CNN, 16 Aug. 2024
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What time of year do rattlesnakes come out in Arizona? Rattlesnakes are ectothermic, or cold blooded, and hibernate in winter.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 22 Feb. 2024
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Besides running its dog registry, the nonprofit oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the U.S. and is a leading dog advocate.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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It's sanctioned by the AKC, meaning only purebred dogs registered with the American Kennel Club can participate.Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Pure-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pure-blooded. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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