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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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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, 31 Jan. 2025
Senior Joe Rotondo’s goal proved the difference for Marshfield as part of a 3-2 win over a red-hot Duxbury in Patriot League Keenan action.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
The 48-year-old was spotted in New York City on January 28 in a red-hot number, a black belted coat, and some tall T-strap heels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Hull was red-hot last year, finishing with a 47.1 percent shooting rate, second only to Emily Engstler of the Washington Mystics who shot 47.4 percent.
—David Moin, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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The Hall of Fame coach’s second season at St. John’s is off to a red-hot start, with his Red Storm now 18-3, including 9-1 in Big East play.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
Senior Joe Rotondo’s goal proved the difference for Marshfield as part of a 3-2 win over a red-hot Duxbury in Patriot League Keenan action.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
The 48-year-old was spotted in New York City on January 28 in a red-hot number, a black belted coat, and some tall T-strap heels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Hull was red-hot last year, finishing with a 47.1 percent shooting rate, second only to Emily Engstler of the Washington Mystics who shot 47.4 percent.
—David Moin, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-hot
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In matters of texture, cotton, knits, and compelling fabrics arrived in the form of modern corsetry, slick pantsuits, and boisterous dresses in assorted hues.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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The modern era candidates were voted from 15 down to seven in the final stage, instead of five in past years.—
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arkansasonline.com,
7 Feb. 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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The tight retails for $118, and comes in such colors as black, desert red, passionate pink, lavender lux, magenta smoke, washed denim, true navy, espresso, Army green and solar gray.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, Alexandra Owens is passionate about writing stories that highlight the power and potential of responsible ecotourism.—
Alexandra Owens,
AFAR Media,
10 Feb. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Wisniewski/for NPR One of Roman's favorite memories came this season in a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 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
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Partisan school boards The Senate Elections Committee on Monday will consider Senate Bill 287, which would make Indiana's school board elections partisan.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
3 Feb. 2025
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The dismissals come less than three weeks after a midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter killed 67 people and brought new scrutiny to air traffic controllers and their workloads.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The video discussion started with benchmarks, details about xAI's new data center and the desire to create a chatbot that didn't need to be politically correct.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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Four years ago, Officer Daniel Hodges was called upon to defend the Capitol against a pro-Trump mob and wound up being pinned by the throng in a doorway of the building, in one of the most searing images of the violence that erupted on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Alan Feuer,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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And the most searing one was my son Beau wasn't there.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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It’s finished with red wood veneer, which adds a rustic and warm feel to the piece.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article Another sunny and warm day is forecast in Central Florida on Sunday, Spectrum News 13 meteorologist Zach Covey said.—
Elainie Barraza,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-hot. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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