as in searing
having a notably high temperature
the molten mass was still white-hot when the glassblower began to work his magic
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Recent Examples of white-hot
Zach Benson had a goal and an assist and the Buffalo Sabres continued their white-hot play with a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
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CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, some viewers might feel just the opposite — that the film ducks out of addressing white-hot topics such as trans women and girls in women’s sports or the studies that don’t support medical interventions for children under 18 and so on.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The white-hot Texas economy may have recently cooled, but one of North America’s largest banks still sees significant upside and is advising business leaders to take a more judicious approach in the current economic climate.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
But after the Leafs’ 3-2 shootout loss to the white-hot Buffalo Sabres, Matthews’ injury and subsequent absence from the team was still front of mind for the Leafs.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
On the other hand, some viewers might feel just the opposite — that the film ducks out of addressing white-hot topics such as trans women and girls in women’s sports or the studies that don’t support medical interventions for children under 18 and so on.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
The white-hot Texas economy may have recently cooled, but one of North America’s largest banks still sees significant upside and is advising business leaders to take a more judicious approach in the current economic climate.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
But after the Leafs’ 3-2 shootout loss to the white-hot Buffalo Sabres, Matthews’ injury and subsequent absence from the team was still front of mind for the Leafs.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for white-hot
Adjective
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Steppenwolf and Circle Rep, with their combination of theatrical fearlessness, searing intensity and rabid teamwork, helped shape Mantello’s aesthetic.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Mikey lambastes him anyway, turning a speech in praise of Richie into a searing evisceration.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 May 2026
Adjective
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More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
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Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Datskovska regularly reports on the season’s hottest accessories and how to acquire them online.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The signature treatment is the dotsho, or hot stone bath, a ritual locals have practiced for generations to ease joint pain, arthritis, and the toll of long winters spent farming.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Please tell me the sequel could answer the most burning question of the ’00s: How could Austin not recognize Sam in that mask?—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
13 Aug. 2025
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Cooper, 30, asked Hargitay one more burning question about the actors' on-screen alter egos: will Olivia and Elliot ever end up together?—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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At Woodhaven Glass, watch molten glass transform into one-of-a-kind artisan pieces - or try it yourself in a private class.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Another significant difference is in Ripley’s sacrificial dive into the molten metal in the finale.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“White-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white-hot. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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