full-blooded

adjective

ˈfu̇l-ˌblə-dəd How to pronounce full-blooded (audio)
Definition of full-bloodednext
1
as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry a full-blooded American Indian

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2
as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone had the full-blooded complexion of a rugged outdoorsman

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3
as in vigorous
marked by or uttered with forcefulness mounted a full-blooded attack on his opponent's position regarding immigration

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Recent Examples of full-blooded That ancestor, his great-great-grandmother Mary Ground, was originally put down in the rolls as full-blooded Blackfeet. — David Treuer, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026 Farrell’s turn feels less like a full-blooded human and more like just one part of a complex equation — which is in keeping with the highly structured and allegorical nature of Allen’s film. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025 Every time this family gets together, the sibling dynamics are charged and brought to full-blooded life by the actors. — Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 These will come and go; some will be brilliant, others a full-blooded assault on your critical faculties. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for full-blooded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-blooded
  1. thoroughbred
  2. tanned
  3. vigorous
  4. ruddy
  5. aggressive
  6. red
  7. emphatic
  8. glowing
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  • Mark won the Met Mile at Belmont Park—a prestigious Grade 1 race, the highest level of thoroughbred competition—with the long-shot horse, and watching his brother succeed brought a rush of emotion.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The statue of Ben Ali, a thoroughbred stallion who won the race at Churchill Downs in 1886, was reported stolen Wednesday, the Sacramento Police Department said in a press release.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of thoroughbred
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  • And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026
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  • The legendary French fashion house was making a second issue of its surprisingly vigorous, thick-stock glossy art magazine.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Brisk walking, light cycling, doubles tennis and household chores such as vacuuming, mopping and mowing the lawn were categorized as moderate activity; vigorous activity included jogging, fast cycling, singles tennis and aerobics.
    — Jennifer Fields, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of vigorous
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  • Stargazers can observe the ruddy hue of the lunar surface with the naked eye, though binoculars or a small telescope will highlight the sharp, bright contrast along the crescent rim of the moon that remains outside Earth’s umbra.
    — Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Both men appeared in court Monday, still bearing the ruddy complexions of people who had spent an extended period of time outdoors.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026
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  • While Chelsea tend to retreat after taking the lead, their opponents also become more aggressive in response, committing extra bodies forward and helping to create more open, end-to-end encounters.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The acquisition comes after the distributor’s founder and then-CEO, Andrew Karpen, died from an aggressive form of brain cancer at the age of 59 in May 2025.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of aggressive
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  • Simply changing the icing going into the bag won't help much; there's still red icing inside the nozzle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Tomato juice is also among the best sources of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that gives tomatoes their red color.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of red
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  • Salma Paralluelo found space down the left flank, whipped in a cross and picked out Navarro for an emphatic finish.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Nafis Ud Doula, director of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and a member of the RSC board, is emphatic about the industry’s position.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • After preparing the skin with Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir and Magic Cream, Giannetos created a glowing base using Airbrush Flawless Foundation, Airbrush Flawless Blur Concealer, and the Hollywood Contour Wand.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Lumbering wooden doors are pivoted open to reveal the breezy hotel lobby and create a view with layers of water, first the still ornamental pools, then the main central pool and finally the glowing Caribbean sea.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
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“Full-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-blooded. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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