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: one who shows intense emotion or partisanship
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: a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon
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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
In the midst of a red-hot streak that has had anyone and everyone knocking on his door for a collaboration, Jelly Roll had no problem naming the one call that wowed and delighted him the most.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 May 2024
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Adjective
The 28-year-old actress strutted through New York City in a head-turning red-hot Mugler mini dress ahead of her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday, May 22.
—Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
In the midst of a red-hot streak that has had anyone and everyone knocking on his door for a collaboration, Jelly Roll had no problem naming the one call that wowed and delighted him the most.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for red-hot
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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