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adjective

ˈblā-ziŋ How to pronounce blazing (audio)
Definition of blazingnext
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as in burning
being on fire the blazing logs in the fireplace cast a warm glow on our holiday party

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2
as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling a blazing speech affirming the value of every individual in this world

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blazing

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verb (1)

present participle of blaze
as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly the White House didn't waste a minute in blazing the lower unemployment figures

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blazing

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verb (2)

present participle of blaze
1
as in glowing
to be on fire especially brightly the house blazed for over three hours in the late-night fire

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2
as in glaring
to shine with a bright harsh light the spotlight blazed through my window

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3
as in speeding
to proceed or move quickly an extreme skier went blazing down the ski slope at a reckless pace

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Recent Examples of blazing
Adjective
Blazing Star Also known as liatris, blazing star is yet another native plant that acts like a magnet for fireflies and other pollinators. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026 Its most striking feature, however, is tied to Houston’s blazing 12-season NBA career. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 June 2026
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If, as Jimmy Connors has said, tennis is boxing at ninety feet—a lonely battle of wills that punishes the slightest lapse in concentration—Eala’s southpaw forehand drives resemble Pacquiao’s blazing left hooks. — Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026 Beyond the town’s artistic offerings, Brown County State Park, Indiana’s largest and an easy day trip from Indianapolis, draws visitors with more than 90 miles of hiking and biking trails twisting through blazing forests. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blazing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blazing
  1. burning
  2. warm
  3. announcing
  4. glowing
  5. glaring
  6. speeding
  7. flaming
  8. passionate
Adjective
  • Prosecutors said some of the money was used for recruiting new members and purchasing Ku Klux Klan robes and materials for cross-burning ceremonies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • In the case of the cross-burning incident, there is no comparison to the Jussie Smollett case.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
Definition of burning
Adjective
  • This luxe accent chair invites fall into your home with its rich velvet upholstery and warm cinnamon shade.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The temperature on Monday reached 81 degrees Fahrenheit in the evening with an average humidity level of 72 percent — warm but not unbearable.
    — Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of warm
Verb
  • Both Daltrey and Starkey have made public statements announcing and confirming the somewhat surprising musical reconciliation.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But the retail historian in me has never been able to let go of the fact that the chart is wrong, and that the wire story announcing Walmart's rise in 1991 was wrong in exactly the same way.
    — Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of announcing
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  • Its alcohol-free, bi-phase formula leaves skin glowing thanks to its nourishing oil base.
    — Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The picture-perfect launch today adds to Roman's glowing record of efficiency and performance.
    — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of glowing
Verb
  • Still no Mohamed Salah replacement, still no holding midfielder, and still no full-back reinforcements, despite the glaring weakness in both positions.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • This is, of course, projection; eagles are always glaring suspiciously.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of glaring
Verb
  • In the other case, Matis was speeding in a 2025 Cadillac Lyriq in the area of Southwest 57th Avenue and 29th Street during the late evening of June 24, deputies said.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • During court on Eyssallenne's preliminary hearing on Tuesday, prosecutors shared jarring dash camera video of the crash, which shows the boy speeding through an intersection before colliding with a car and getting thrown into the air.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of speeding
Adjective
  • In Marvel Comics lore, Blaze is a motorcycle stuntman whose soul becomes bound to the Spirit of Vengeance, granting him supernatural abilities — and a flaming skull-head.
    — Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
  • At her senior prom, a crown was placed on Cheryl’s flaming red hair.
    — Dateline NBC, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of flaming
Adjective
  • Over the last six months of development, Carla has certainly proved to be a passionate writer and producer.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Three decades removed, Westwood is still a cinematic ghost town that passionate film lovers are trying to revive.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of passionate

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“Blazing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blazing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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