white heat

noun

Definition of white heatnext
as in intensity
depth of feeling claims that the novel was written at white heat in a tremendous, unbroken burst of creativity

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Recent Examples of white heat In the white heat of wanting something so badly, self begins to melt. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 June 2024 Things are at white heat in all that part of the country and the citizens are almost demoralized. — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024 Throughout the 1980s, the Islamic Republic forged itself in the white heat of conflict, both foreign and domestic. — Laura Secor, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white heat
  1. intensity
  2. enthusiasm
  3. emotion
  4. warmth
  5. violence
Noun
  • The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will headline a Los Angeles fundraiser next week, in what looks to be a test of donor enthusiasm with Democrats out of power and with the region recovering from the devastating wildfires.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The Rage Against the Machine guitarist sat in for the two-song encore, but the focus was entirely on one of the great rock & roll catalogs, delivered with an enthusiasm that few musicians nearing 80 years old could muster.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Instead of resisting their feelings of self-doubt, professionals who lean into these emotions may develop stronger interpersonal skills, outperforming their non-imposter peers in collaboration and teamwork.
    — Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Does the watering coincide with extreme emotions or stress?
    — Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • These sheets will remind you of your favorite T-shirt and wrap you up in comfort and lightweight warmth.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 15 Mar. 2025
  • So, when Frank decided to retire in the early 1970s, Patricia Haupt had one demand — warmth.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • Women belonging to ethnic and religious minorities experienced distinct harms that were compounded by pre-existing discrimination and violence against them - as women and as minorities.
    — Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • According to Us Weekly, in April 2021, Matt pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery with corporal injury of a spouse and guilty to one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud or deceit.
    — Diane J. Cho, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of violence

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“White heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white%20heat. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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