Synonyms

blazing

American

[bley-zing] / ˈbleɪ zɪŋ /

adjective

burning brightly and with great heat, force, etc.
of tremendous intensity or fervor.

a performance of blazing ferocity.

Other Word Forms

blazingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of blazing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at blaze ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

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James, meanwhile, is blazing new trails for middle-aged men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

The chemistry of the ensemble, the great strength of Mayer’s revival, beautifully balances blazing showmanship with character-rich detail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Interest in SpaceX is expected to be blazing hot when the company officially announces its public listing, which is expected as soon as June.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

But images taken at Shahran on Sunday morning showed emergency workers inspecting burned out oil tankers, blackened buildings and blazing fires.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Luis’s dad and Alexander’s parents are the only other ones in our bleachers, which is how it usually is for the first few innings on triple-header days, especially when it’s blazing like this.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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