1
as in intense
extreme in degree, power, or effect
even after a blistering attack from the enemy, the fortress held
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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
a major-league pitcher known for his blistering fastballs
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Recent Examples of blistering
Led by Scottish brothers Jim and William Reid, the Jesus and Mary Chain delivered a blistering set of classics and new material from their latest and fine studio album Glasgow Eyes.
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David Chiu, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
David Pastrnak has been a one-man wrecking crew, tallying goals at a blistering pace.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
At the racetrack, that performance envelope helped this sports car charge at a blistering, consistent 350-KW rate and a peak of about 380 KW; despite both car and charger being held to a constant 500-amp current over most of the charging curve, the lower end of potential voltage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2024
Even with that caveat, Monday was a blistering and memorable procurement cascade.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
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David Chiu, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
David Pastrnak has been a one-man wrecking crew, tallying goals at a blistering pace.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
At the racetrack, that performance envelope helped this sports car charge at a blistering, consistent 350-KW rate and a peak of about 380 KW; despite both car and charger being held to a constant 500-amp current over most of the charging curve, the lower end of potential voltage.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 July 2024
Even with that caveat, Monday was a blistering and memorable procurement cascade.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for blistering
Adjective
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In the game, the station is in the bright sunlight, and the subway tunnel experience takes a lot longer, and isn’t quite as intense.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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And, George, Elon Musk told reporters this week it's been a very intense 100 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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Unfortunately, the Carolina parakeet’s story is one of rapid decline and eventual extinction, driven by human activities.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The rapid expansion of the internet and the surge in video streaming – both live and on demand – have transformed how video content is delivered to users globally.—
Chetan Jaiswal,
The Conversation,
2 May 2025
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Ryan Murphy has found his Kennedys after an intensive casting search for the first installment of his new FX anthology series, American Love Story.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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The department conducts an annual review of each state, and a more intensive one that’s supposed to be completed roughly every five years.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2025
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The chippies, pubs and merchandise stalls on Goodison Road are doing brisk business, as fans arrive extra early to soak up precious last memories.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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Adames began jogging around the bases, but his trot soon slowed into a brisk walk.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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The old model of fierce independence is a luxury many can't afford during this transition.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Tehran claims its program is peaceful but has threatened fierce retaliation and a possible withdrawal from the nonproliferation treaty if its nuclear sites are attacked.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2025
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As his health faded in the last year of his life, Neruda rushed to finish his story, which gives the last chapters of his book a galloping, fragmented quality.—
Tunku Varadarajan,
WSJ,
25 June 2021
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The artist was in Times Square last week to offer his latest corrective, unveiling a massive bronze statue of a young African American man in urban streetwear sitting astride a galloping horse.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
7 Oct. 2019
Adjective
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The crisis is in plain view and the wind is ferocious.—
Mark A. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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His Hozier cover was at turns strategic and nuanced, then unleashed and ferocious.—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
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Creators should leverage strengths, choosing formats requiring minimal upkeep for quick returns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The bear blew past him half a stride, dug its front claws in the dirt, then spun a quick 180 and lunged at Bentzel.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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“Blistering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blistering. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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