1
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
even after a blistering attack from the enemy, the fortress held
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a major-league pitcher known for his blistering fastballs
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Recent Examples of blistering
The sensual scenes between Orlando and Trinidad are more scorching than a blistering summer day, and Cunningham expertly builds their emotional connection while never letting up on their physical sparks.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 May 2025
The Ravine offers cool and shade even on the most blistering days.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Howerton did, however, receive a slew of awards and nominations, including a nod from the Independent Spirit Awards, for his blistering turn in 2023's Blackberry.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Over the years, his game has evolved with him less reliant on a blistering turn of pace.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 19 May 2025
The Ravine offers cool and shade even on the most blistering days.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2025
Howerton did, however, receive a slew of awards and nominations, including a nod from the Independent Spirit Awards, for his blistering turn in 2023's Blackberry.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Over the years, his game has evolved with him less reliant on a blistering turn of pace.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blistering
Adjective
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The team observed laser emissions in two distinct wavelengths for all color regions of the feathers' eyespots, with the green color regions emitting the most intense laser light.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
30 July 2025
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In Naomi Alderman's contemporary work, the recognizable world is all but the same, except for the shocking revelation that teenage girls can now conduct electricity to cause intense physical pain or death to others.—
Robert English,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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Sustain small farms amid global competition • Promote transparency and ethics in coffee sourcing In a world increasingly dominated by industrial scale and rapid production, Kona coffee companies should work to remain a symbol of craftsmanship, care and community.—
Jean Orlowski,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Trained in marksmanship, rapid deployment, ambushes, surveillance, and psychological operations, Los Zetas used overt military force to consolidate control over most of the Texas border and the Gulf Coast port of Veracruz.—
Seth Harp,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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Critics question whether a battery swap network—capital intensive, dependent on fleet adoption, and distributed across so many different markets—can scale profitably.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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An intensive moisturiser that delivers maximum hydration, Revision’s DermProtect Barrier Defense™ also replenishes natural lipids, and enhances moisture retention.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Making a brisk morning walk in the sun part of your daily routine can be a grounding, enjoyable experience.—
Ashley Olivine,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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When measuring the nation's collective fitness, the good news is Americans are more likely to take a brisk walk, play pickleball or lift weights.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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In the last few years, fierce controversies have often been sparked by commercials, with commentators seemingly viewing ad campaigns as the battleground for a never-ending culture war.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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In the barrios of the American Southwest, chola girls perfected their look with dark lip liner, oversized flannels, and nameplate earrings, styling themselves with fierce precision that both declared loyalty and warded off erasure.—
Alexandra Jane,
Essence,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
7 Oct. 2019
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An inside look at the birth and power of ferocious storms Lowry credits the current warming in the Atlantic to a weakening of the Bermuda High, a pattern of high pressure that expands and shrinks over the western Atlantic and heavily influences hurricane movement.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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His was a time of global conflict, consumerist excess, and ferocious climate change.—
Daniel Seifert,
JSTOR Daily,
16 July 2025
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Even just a quick five-minute vacuuming of high-traffic areas offers an instant refresh.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Thank you for your bravery and quick actions in protecting the public!—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Blistering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blistering. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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