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
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.
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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
The porbeagle, a large and graceful warm-blooded shark, has been observed playfully chasing peers, rolling in the water, and nudging kelp.
—Katherine Rundell, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
Using statistical analyses, the authors found that warm-blooded island species—a group that includes both birds and mammals—but not the cold-blooded amphibians and reptiles, tended to have a lower metabolic rate.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 12 July 2024
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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
The porbeagle, a large and graceful warm-blooded shark, has been observed playfully chasing peers, rolling in the water, and nudging kelp.
—Katherine Rundell, The New Yorker, 29 July 2024
Using statistical analyses, the authors found that warm-blooded island species—a group that includes both birds and mammals—but not the cold-blooded amphibians and reptiles, tended to have a lower metabolic rate.
—Rachel Nuwer, Scientific American, 12 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm-blooded
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Aim for a warm shower with warm water to reach a happy medium.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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The wave is on course to approach the same region of warm water that produced hurricanes Rafael, Milton and Helene.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Harry has been a passionate player for decades, often competing side by side with his brother, Prince William.Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
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Hannah is particularly passionate about beauty and wellness as a force for good that can lift our...Hannah Coates, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Republican and fervent supporter of former president Donald Trump won the Centennial State's third congressional district in 2022 by a wafer thin 546 votes.Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Following are 15 mountain towns in California that offer natural beauty, contemporary amenities, and a solid look at the landscapes that inspired one of nature’s most fervent champions.Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
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The story of a terminally ill father on a search for a family to adopt his toddler son is profoundly emotional without being manipulative.Uberto Pasolini, IndieWire, 22 Nov. 2024
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But, as those who have seen the musical know, the book's fickle nature with regard to intention vs. outcome comes back to haunt Elphaba a number of other times before the story's emotional end.Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Warm-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm-blooded. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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