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: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship
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: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon
Examples of red-hot in a Sentence
Adjective
this red-hot sports car uses the latest technology for its engine design
don't touch the stove—it's red-hot
red-hot calls to action from both supporters and opponents of the war
a show that is this year's red-hot sitcom
Noun
the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Reese Forsythe rides an eight-game hitting streak en route a red-hot .667 batting average.
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—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
European markets closed broadly higher on Tuesday, breaking a four-day losing streak fueled by red-hot global tariff tensions.
—Chloe Taylor,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Led by red-hot guard Walter Clayton Jr., the Florida Gators (1) start four transfers who started their careers a long way from the spotlight of the SEC.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Despite Alonso’s red-hot start to the season, the Marlins opted to intentionally walk Juan Soto in front of him during a pivotal moment in Tuesday’s game.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Reese Forsythe rides an eight-game hitting streak en route a red-hot .667 batting average.
4.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
European markets closed broadly higher on Tuesday, breaking a four-day losing streak fueled by red-hot global tariff tensions.
—Chloe Taylor,sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
Led by red-hot guard Walter Clayton Jr., the Florida Gators (1) start four transfers who started their careers a long way from the spotlight of the SEC.
—John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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