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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Blazing a trail for women’s equality, they help transform society, even if incompletely.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025
Blazing temperatures and gusty winds have contributed to the Park Fire's rapid growth.
From BBC • Jul. 29, 2024
Blazing Bowl in Bellevue: This Crossroads mall spot for hot pot and the cuisine of Laos closed at the end of February.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 9, 2024
National Treasure edged Blazing Sevens by a head, with Mage another 2 1/4 lengths back in third.
From Washington Times • May 21, 2023
Blazing beams of light flickered across the skyline and left charred feathers floating on the breeze.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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