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adjective

ˈred-ˈhät How to pronounce red-hot (audio)
Definition of red-hotnext
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as in modern
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design

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as in boiling
having a notably high temperature don't touch the stove—it's red-hot

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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war

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as in favorite
enjoying widespread favor or approval a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom

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red hot

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noun

as in partisan
one who is intensely or excessively devoted to a cause the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue

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Recent Examples of red-hot
Adjective
Realtor Marci Valicenti called it a market normalizing after several red-hot years rather than one in retreat. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026 The Cowboys get the benefit of a Zay Flowers drop on third down that stops the red-hot Ravens offense in the red zone. — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Sep. 2026 Teoscar Hernández continued his red-hot September with a solo home run in the second inning, his fifth homer in a month. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 But, in this market, there’s always a reason to go bigger, and the automaker is said to be early in the planning stages of an SUV beyond the Pilot with a comfortable three rows of seating, intended to battle the red-hot Toyota Grand Highlander. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for red-hot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for red-hot
  1. modern
  2. boiling
  3. passionate
  4. favorite
  5. partisan
  6. new
  7. searing
  8. warm
Adjective
  • Perfect Road, a documentary from Danish directors and cousins Adam and Christian Bonke, follows him on an extreme journey through some of Europe’s highest mountain passes, while also providing a meditation on modern life and character study.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Although driver engagement has long been central to the 911 experience, the realities of modern automotive development are making manual transmissions a rare commodity.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • More humane methods of killing lobsters pre-boiling include a sharp knife through the head, electrical stunning, or freezing.
    — semafor.com, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
  • Agrawal and her team studied ionic liquids — salts that are liquid at sub-boiling temperatures (below 212 degrees Fahrenheit, or 100 degrees Celsius) — as a potential hospitable environment for life.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Definition of boiling
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  • Fans were insanely passionate and regionally focused, and the game reflected that.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Seeing what resonates with consumers and how that translates into numbers is something Fields has long been passionate about.
    — Colleen McKown, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of passionate
Adjective
  • Cherry Check Electric Kettle This MacKenzie-Childs electric kettle is sure to be your new favorite kitchen piece.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026
  • At the finale, models walked down with boxes for audiences to cast votes for their favorite look.
    — Stephy Chung, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of favorite
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  • In such seats, the primary becomes the real election, a dynamic that tends to favor the coronation of extremely polarizing nominees since, typically, that electorate is composed of committed partisans.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Republicans at the hearing sought to portray Smith as a partisan who abused his authority to target Republicans.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of partisan
Adjective
  • An emergency program was followed by an initial slowdown in new cases after almost 20 million children received a vaccination in April and May.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • In the middle of one of those summer heatwaves this year, Kember was in the promotional cycle for a record with his new partner of 15 years, Panda Bear.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • What followed was a horrific night of physical and mental spousal abuse, which Adams describes in searing, emotional prose.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Artificial, which arrives in theaters on Christmas, may be the most searing of the lot.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of searing
Adjective
  • The song is a dreamy barn-raiser, hoisting this premise on warm guitar tones and a plaintive tone that proves a through-line throughout the record.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
  • After another warm weekend, with widespread high temperatures in the 80s, California is set for a real cooldown this week.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/red-hot. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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