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
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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Across 27 seasons, Nolan Ryan threw blazing pitches with a consistency that shook even the strongest batters.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Don’t miss: The ‘DRAM’ memory ETF has gotten off to a blazing start.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
And the minute I heard that guitar blazing, that was it for trombones and trumpets.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
When I think of Donald Trump, I envision a blimp flying overhead with huge flashing lights blazing “The world is yours!”
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
By lunchtime, the blazing summer sun overhead left pockets of melted asphalt in the road and trickles of sweat down our backs.
From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor
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