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.
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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
That all happened in a kind of white heat of panic.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
In addition, its Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 and Renegade DDR5 memory modules also received a makeover with the introduction of white heat spreaders to empower users to choose the color that best fits their individual style.
—Tom Coughlin, Forbes, 4 May 2023
The white heat of technological progress can be blinding.
—Nicholas Bloom, Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2018
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
That all happened in a kind of white heat of panic.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 6 Oct. 2023
In addition, its Kingston FURY Beast DDR5 and Renegade DDR5 memory modules also received a makeover with the introduction of white heat spreaders to empower users to choose the color that best fits their individual style.
—Tom Coughlin, Forbes, 4 May 2023
The white heat of technological progress can be blinding.
—Nicholas Bloom, Foreign Affairs, 7 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white heat
Noun
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The investment aligns with Lululemon’s Impact Agenda 2030, which targets a 60 percent intensity reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Your perceptive nature notices hidden tensions, and steady transparency transforms intensity into a clear, safe bond that supports both independence and closeness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
Noun
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For much of her defining run, Lizzo was emblematic of an idyllic extramusical experiment, her songs a wellspring for yas queen enthusiasm.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Exercise can build social connections Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
Donna Blankinship,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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There are very high emotions in this case.—
Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Fueled by a humorless fear of precisely the human experiences and emotions that connect us, book banning ironically often metamorphosizes into acts of promotion, and just as often ends up exposing vile and corrosive hypocrisy in those lighting the matches.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Multiple real-life accounts of Bessette will be shared, most of them citing her enormous charisma and warmth; her ability to make others feel absolutely seen.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The always excellent Elizabeth Marvel projects wisdom and warmth as a caring nun at the monastery where Jane once lived, her open-mindedness toward cosmic forces that transcend religion conveyed with crisp economy.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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Along with vibrant shopping and entertainment options, Sacramento’s downtown has been the site in recent years of violence that required swift police response, including gun violence this past weekend.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Dec. 2025
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Yet the cost of violence, contraband, tax evasion and environmental crime can be measured in the tens of billions of dollars every year and serves as a major drag on Brazil’s economic growth and stability.—
Robert Muggah,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
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“White heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white%20heat. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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