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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
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Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
The 48-year-old was spotted in New York City on January 28 in a red-hot number, a black belted coat, and some tall T-strap heels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Hull was red-hot last year, finishing with a 47.1 percent shooting rate, second only to Emily Engstler of the Washington Mystics who shot 47.4 percent.
—David Moin, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Tough stretch for Golden Eagles includes 63-56 overtime loss to red-hot Burlington Central.
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—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Senior Joe Rotondo’s goal proved the difference for Marshfield as part of a 3-2 win over a red-hot Duxbury in Patriot League Keenan action.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
The 48-year-old was spotted in New York City on January 28 in a red-hot number, a black belted coat, and some tall T-strap heels.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Hull was red-hot last year, finishing with a 47.1 percent shooting rate, second only to Emily Engstler of the Washington Mystics who shot 47.4 percent.
—David Moin, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Tough stretch for Golden Eagles includes 63-56 overtime loss to red-hot Burlington Central.
9.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Red-hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/red-hot. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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