as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a warm-blooded defense of everyone's right to free speech
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Recent Examples of warm-blooded
Whereas The Ferryman had death in its name yet packed the stage with warm-blooded life—animals and children, drink and dance and harvest festivities—The Hills of California acts as its reverse image.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
So the scientists centered on endothermic sharks, which have some warm-blooded capabilities.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
Last year, her team reported a shocking discovery: that the megalodon, the giant extinct shark considered to be the largest fish that ever lived, may have been warm-blooded like mammals.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
The bluefin tuna, which is considered warm-blooded due its high hemoglobin content, dry ages with flavors similar to beef.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
So the scientists centered on endothermic sharks, which have some warm-blooded capabilities.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
Last year, her team reported a shocking discovery: that the megalodon, the giant extinct shark considered to be the largest fish that ever lived, may have been warm-blooded like mammals.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
The bluefin tuna, which is considered warm-blooded due its high hemoglobin content, dry ages with flavors similar to beef.
—Joey Skladany, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for warm-blooded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm-blooded
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The bar team at Uptown Sports Club sent along a cocktail recipe that's sure to keep you warm this winter.Nicole Cobler, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The newlyweds wake up hungry after a passionate wedding night, which is when Mel remembers that Charmaine never did turn up yesterday.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Someone passionate about keeping skin hydrated 100% of the time will appreciate it for its intelligent blend of five peptides, 2.5% niacinamide, alongside vitamin- and omega-rich oils, which not only target dryness, but improve skin’s firmness and tone with consistent use.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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At the heart of President Carter’s public service was his fervent commitment to honoring the spark of divinity within every person.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 Dec. 2024
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Ricketts had been a fervent fan of the team while receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Chicago and rooted heavily for Sosa in his captivating home run duel with McGwire and Ken Griffey Jr. in 1998.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The family is suing Danzer for fraud as well as for medical battery and infliction of emotional distress.Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Warm-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm-blooded. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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