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Recent Examples of red-blooded This is a real, red-blooded man, who takes responsibility and accepts challenges and treats others with a constant grace. Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025 His Orlok is more feral and red-blooded than previous iterations, appearing swathed in ursine furs and accompanied by mangy curs. Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024 They were incorporated into America’s often confused sense of itself as a nation built upon red-blooded masculinity and upon high-minded righteousness. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024 Many on the right viewed Penny as a red-blooded American man who justifiably defended himself and others from violent derangement. Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024 Same as any young, red-blooded American man – hitting the gym and listening to Carly Rae Jepsen. The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2024 Like most red-blooded Americans, Fukuyama rejected the sour realist theory of international relations, which sees history not as a progression toward enlightenment and peace but as a cycle of conflict. Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2010 Every red-blooded American male has no doubt fantasized about what went on in Hugh Hefner’s bedroom with his harem of blond bombshells. Alex Apatoff, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024 Why would a red-blooded American corporation not be interested in making a profit? Allison Morrow, CNN, 19 July 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-blooded
Adjective
  • Claudine’s vibe is welcoming and the lunch crowd is energetic.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
  • This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.
    Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • One study showed that a maximum reduction in mortality could result from 150 to 300 minutes per week of vigorous activity, 300 to 600 minutes per week of moderate physical activity, or a combination of these.2 2.
    Amy Kwan, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Advocates of vigorous government oversight look upon the concept of federal preemption as a tool of deregulation.
    Glenn G. Lammi, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Static metrics in a dynamic world are like old maps for new continents.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • In today’s dynamic financial landscape, access to expert insights is paramount.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • However, clamp mounts have a robust design and are suitable for road and mountain riding.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Prediction would have to come after robust theories.
    Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Red-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-blooded. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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