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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design
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2
as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
don't touch the stove—it's red-hot
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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war
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as in favorite
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom
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as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue
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Recent Examples of red-hot
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
For many young adults fresh out of college or starting new careers, buying a house is still difficult even as the red-hot market from the COVID-19 pandemic has cooled off.
—Jason Hidalgo, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Across a red-hot lip-sync against Lana Ja'Rae, the Crystal Envy Diamond Experience™ was cut almost as sharply as the gem of a showgirl behind it.
—EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The victory improved Arizona’s Quad 1 record to 7-6, and gives the Wildcats lots of momentum heading into a showdown with red-hot Kansas State.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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That much was clear after Sunday’s 79-73 win over No. 24 Creighton at Madison Square Garden increased the red-hot Red Storm’s lead in the conference standings to two games with five to play.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
For many young adults fresh out of college or starting new careers, buying a house is still difficult even as the red-hot market from the COVID-19 pandemic has cooled off.
—Jason Hidalgo, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2025
Across a red-hot lip-sync against Lana Ja'Rae, the Crystal Envy Diamond Experience™ was cut almost as sharply as the gem of a showgirl behind it.
—EW.com, 15 Feb. 2025
The victory improved Arizona’s Quad 1 record to 7-6, and gives the Wildcats lots of momentum heading into a showdown with red-hot Kansas State.
—Lindsay Schnell, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-hot
Adjective
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The top pick is the Badgley Mischka Gigi Pointed-Toe Flat for their ability to combine both a modern and vintage look.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Both tracks, which coincidentally come from Black musicians performing modern takes on country, led the Hot 100 for 19 frames.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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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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Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of those passionate fans is Mateo Carreón, a 16-year-old junior at Jesuit High School.—
CHRIS MACIAS,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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No camera control button: Instead the new iPhone 16e features an action button, that according to Apple, allows users to press and use visual intelligence to call your best friend, launch your favorite app, and more.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Just 10 percent of US adults surveyed by Gallup last year listed baseball as their favorite sport.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
21 Feb. 2025
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Podcasters, partisans, or anyone, really, can tell outrageous, incendiary lies about a candidate.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2025
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Johnson, who has struggled with questioning from reporters at times, will need to maintain a strong front against antagonistic partisans on Capitol Hill.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel is the Washington Commanders' newest offensive weapon.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Breaking through entails navigating a thicket of customer perceptions, expectations, and a general reluctance to try something new when the existing solution feels sufficient.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hackman’s searing turn as the hyper, gum-smacking Doyle in the documentary-style French Connection distinguished him as a leading man.—
Duane Byrge,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bouchard’s five-on-five on-ice outscoring is a searing total.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-hot. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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