as in warm
having or expressing great depth of feeling
a warm-blooded defense of everyone's right to free speech
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Recent Examples of warm-blooded
Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by the Toxoplasma gondii parasite, which typically infects warm-blooded animals, according to the CDC.
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Whereas The Ferryman had death in its name yet packed the stage with warm-blooded life—animals and children, drink and dance and harvest festivities—The Hills of California acts as its reverse image.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
So the scientists centered on endothermic sharks, which have some warm-blooded capabilities.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
Last year, her team reported a shocking discovery: that the megalodon, the giant extinct shark considered to be the largest fish that ever lived, may have been warm-blooded like mammals.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
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Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Whereas The Ferryman had death in its name yet packed the stage with warm-blooded life—animals and children, drink and dance and harvest festivities—The Hills of California acts as its reverse image.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
So the scientists centered on endothermic sharks, which have some warm-blooded capabilities.
—Evan Bush, NBC News, 3 Sep. 2024
Last year, her team reported a shocking discovery: that the megalodon, the giant extinct shark considered to be the largest fish that ever lived, may have been warm-blooded like mammals.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for warm-blooded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for warm-blooded
Adjective
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It’s finished with red wood veneer, which adds a rustic and warm feel to the piece.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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For those who dislike cold, the travel may include a short trip to warmer and sunnier locations.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The tight retails for $118, and comes in such colors as black, desert red, passionate pink, lavender lux, magenta smoke, washed denim, true navy, espresso, Army green and solar gray.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
11 Feb. 2025
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An active member of the Society of American Travel Writers, Alexandra Owens is passionate about writing stories that highlight the power and potential of responsible ecotourism.—
Alexandra Owens,
AFAR Media,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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His fervent dedication to mastering the physical demands of Alonzo, with some help from a stand-in without arms, Paul Desmuke, left an impression on colleagues as well as audiences.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Naked dresses, for all the fervent discussion, can be surprisingly modest.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Despite the physical and emotional toll their work extracts, the women who live at the parlor have fortified an impenetrable sisterhood.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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White was noticeably emotional addressing the audience of cast, crew, network executives, and supporters inside the Paramount Theatre.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Warm-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/warm-blooded. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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