as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a red-blooded rugby player who always plays to win
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Recent Examples of red-blooded
And on the high-school football team, the comedian remembers trying to pass off his pop-star obsessions as pure, red-blooded machismo.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Every red-blooded American male has no doubt fantasized about what went on in Hugh Hefner’s bedroom with his harem of blond bombshells.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 May 2025
This is a real, red-blooded man, who takes responsibility and accepts challenges and treats others with a constant grace.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
His Orlok is more feral and red-blooded than previous iterations, appearing swathed in ursine furs and accompanied by mangy curs.
—Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
They were incorporated into America’s often confused sense of itself as a nation built upon red-blooded masculinity and upon high-minded righteousness.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Many on the right viewed Penny as a red-blooded American man who justifiably defended himself and others from violent derangement.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
Same as any young, red-blooded American man – hitting the gym and listening to Carly Rae Jepsen.
—The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2024
Like most red-blooded Americans, Fukuyama rejected the sour realist theory of international relations, which sees history not as a progression toward enlightenment and peace but as a cycle of conflict.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2010
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Every red-blooded American male has no doubt fantasized about what went on in Hugh Hefner’s bedroom with his harem of blond bombshells.
—Alex Apatoff, People.com, 3 May 2025
This is a real, red-blooded man, who takes responsibility and accepts challenges and treats others with a constant grace.
—Vinson Cunningham, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2025
His Orlok is more feral and red-blooded than previous iterations, appearing swathed in ursine furs and accompanied by mangy curs.
—Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
They were incorporated into America’s often confused sense of itself as a nation built upon red-blooded masculinity and upon high-minded righteousness.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Many on the right viewed Penny as a red-blooded American man who justifiably defended himself and others from violent derangement.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2024
Same as any young, red-blooded American man – hitting the gym and listening to Carly Rae Jepsen.
—The Indianapolis Star, 1 Aug. 2024
Like most red-blooded Americans, Fukuyama rejected the sour realist theory of international relations, which sees history not as a progression toward enlightenment and peace but as a cycle of conflict.
—Richard K. Betts, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2010
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-blooded
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Today, DeVos said that Eliana, now 3, is a happy and energetic toddler, and her scar is hardly noticeable.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The latest victim who attempted friendship with one of these hungry giants ended up causing the most energetic explosion to ever occur in the universe.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
5 June 2025
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That piece, and the book that would follow, has become a staple of environmental humanities classes for decades and still stirs vigorous classroom debate today.—
Daegan Miller
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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Media reports that Saudi Arabia will lift its decades-old ban on alcohol in select tourist zones have prompted the flare-up of a vigorous online debate in the conservative kingdom, with some voices in support and others in strong opposition.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The concept, known as dynamic breathability, the Australian Merino wool marketer said, reflects how well the material adapts to changing conditions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
4 June 2025
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Universities must take near-term actions to improve economic viability, such as adopting real-time budgeting approaches with regular reviews and dynamic resource reallocation—a present-forward approach.—
Gregory Crawford,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The airport has implemented a robust circular economy program, focusing on materials recovery and reducing single-use plastics.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The Abrams carries a 120mm cannon, robust armor and has a top speed of 45 mph.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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In one image, Turner was seen kissing the singer's head with his arm around her shoulders, while another showed the couple engaged in a lively chat while laying on the ground.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The primary bedroom suite mirrors the lively palette of the living room, blending mustard, green, and cobalt in deeply tactile textiles.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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