blazing
Americanadjective
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burning brightly and with great heat, force, etc.
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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
“Taking that ‘L’ last week gave us motivation,” senior captain Marley Scoggins said after getting her team off to a good start with a blazing first leg.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 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
In undertaking this role, one of the most challenging and revered in 20th-century theater, he willfully—and rewardingly—hides that blazing light under a proverbial bushel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
It didn’t help, though—soon the entire left wing was blazing and the plane began to fill with smoke.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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