as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry
that horse is a purebred Arabian
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as in full-blood
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Recent Examples of purebred
Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Maria said another purebred corgi was brought into the shelter last week.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The purebred world isn’t very fond of doodles for various reasons.
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Caroline Mimbs Nyce,
New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2026
Maria said another purebred corgi was brought into the shelter last week.
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Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purebred
Adjective
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The state purchased Pimlico in 2024 in a transfer of ownership to renovate and turn the race course into the permanent home of Maryland's thoroughbred racing.
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Ownership of rare luxury goods, thoroughbred racehorses, and multimillion-dollar second homes typically required significant capital, specialized knowledge, and direct industry connections.
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Carnevor is the only restaurant in Wisconsin to carry MUSE Australian full-blood wagyu steak, produced by cattle with 100% Japanese genetics, but raised with Australia’s industry-leading care practices.
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About six months ago, Carnevor introduced MUSE Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).
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“Purebred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purebred. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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