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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design
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2
as in boiling
having a notably high temperature
don't touch the stove—it's red-hot
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3
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war
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as in favorite
enjoying widespread favor or approval
a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom
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as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause
the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue
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Recent Examples of red-hot
Dave Niinemets, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Jensen helped stymie a red-hot Phillies lineup.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Hendricks could not slow down the red-hot Mariners, who moved into sole possession of first place in the American League West with their ninth consecutive victory.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Then he gets raped with a red-hot poker.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Anthony Richardson Daniel Jones’ red-hot start makes the preseason QB competition in Indianapolis seem like an ancient memory.
—Dave Niinemets, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Jensen helped stymie a red-hot Phillies lineup.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Hendricks could not slow down the red-hot Mariners, who moved into sole possession of first place in the American League West with their ninth consecutive victory.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 14 Sep. 2025
Then he gets raped with a red-hot poker.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-hot
Adjective
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Still, the trouble with grafting modern assumptions onto distant historical eras is that the two usually mix like oil and water.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Built as a modern Mega Drive (or Genesis) game with a cartridge release planned next year, Earthion really pushes what that console can do.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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One idea is that about a million years after the Big Bang, the universe cooled and underwent a phase transition, an event similar to how boiling water turns liquid into gas.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Scientific American,
3 Mar. 2020
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Kaif Shaikh Kaif Shaikh is a journalist and writer passionate about turning complex information into clear, impactful stories.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Investing in employee growth creates passionate advocates who deliver exceptional customer experiences, which then builds community goodwill.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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September is the perfect time to use mild weather to your advantage and get your favorite perennials in the ground.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The album might seem irrelevant to a majority of music listeners, who now go for individual tracks and make playlists on their favorite streaming service.—
Steve Baltin,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The cumulative effect is a Congress dominated by out-of-touch partisans more focused on tearing down the other side than governing and addressing the complicated problems facing citizens and the nation.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Do people in your field think that the partisan, toxic atmosphere in the country could be motivating these attacks, even if the shooters themselves aren’t clear partisans attacking someone from the opposing party?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This reduces waste, extends product lifespan, and minimizes the use of new materials.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the premiere of her new Netflix series, Too Much, written for her by Lena Dunham, the 33-year-old reflects on what got her to this moment.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
15 Sep. 2025
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The next few minutes show her searing chicken that’s been marinated in paprika, salt and pepper, and sauteeing onions and tomatoes.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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Many now consider Scorsese’s searing, boisterous boxing drama one of the director’s best — a brutal, black-and-white symphony of rage and violence.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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The movie was roundly rejected by critics and general audiences aren’t any warmer, with moviegoer survey firm Cinema Score polling a bad C- grade among early viewers.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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The pastel colorway, which also includes a warm blue and a mushroom hue bestows a sort of quiet luxury to your chamber.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-hot. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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