WHITE HEAT Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

white heat

noun

Definition of white heat

as in intensity

depth of feeling claims that the novel was written at white heat in a tremendous, unbroken burst of creativity

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Recent Examples of white heat In the white heat of wanting something so badly, self begins to melt. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 June 2024 Things are at white heat in all that part of the country and the citizens are almost demoralized. — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024 Empty days of blinding white heat gave way to nights of blood and ferment. — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023 Throughout the 1980s, the Islamic Republic forged itself in the white heat of conflict, both foreign and domestic. — Laura Secor, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2013

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Noun

Ionescu was held scoreless in the second quarter as the home team turned its defensive intensity up a notch and carried a 56-53 lead into the locker room thanks to Burrell’s 13 points and Brink’s 11.

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Compared with the blues styles of other Southern regions, Delta blues was distinguished by its emotional intensity, which was projected through the lyrics of the songs and underscored by the players’ often aggressive attack on the guitar strings.

— René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Definition of intensity

Noun

The crowd skewed older, with plenty of fans who appeared decades removed from high school but sang along with the enthusiasm of teenagers.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Costco's big changes to some parking lots The corporate honchos at Costco know all this bad parking karma can curb enthusiasm for shopping there.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

Ramsey tells me that designing the front of the home with hospitality in mind adds a level of warmth and approachability to a neighborhood.

— Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Astrologically, the sun is home in vivacious Leo, allowing for its warmth, charisma and creative expression to flow effortlessly.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of warmth

Noun

Fred Mosqueda, a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, traces his people's homeland long before Colorado became a territory — and to the violence that followed westward expansion as the country developed.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 31 July 2026
In the following years, TPS was extended as widespread political and gang violence endangered those still living in Haiti.

— Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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