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adjective

ˈthər-ə-ˌbred How to pronounce thoroughbred (audio)
Definition of thoroughbrednext
as in blooded
of unmixed ancestry a thoroughbred dog

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thoroughbred

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noun

as in full-blood

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Recent Examples of thoroughbred
Adjective
The Preakness switch comes two days after Churchill Downs, Incorporated and the New York Racing Association announced a partnership to form a six-race thoroughbred racing series, which includes the Triple Crown’s third leg, the Belmont Stakes. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 Specifically, the Pebbles Beach Horse Bathing tradition where trainers bring thoroughbred racehorses from the nearby historic Garrison Savannah stables down for a salt-water wash. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
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The two-week turnaround from the Derby to the Preakness, which used to be commonplace, is considered a nonstarter for many trainers and owners given that most elite thoroughbreds now typically go a month or more between races. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026 The Triple Crown races are only for three-year-old thoroughbreds. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thoroughbred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughbred
  1. blooded
  2. full-blood
  3. pedigreed
  4. purebred
Adjective
  • But the parasites in the sequel are much more than some acid-blooded jack-in-a-box.
    — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026
  • Like all snakes, copperheads are cold blooded.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
Definition of blooded
Noun
  • Carnevor is the only restaurant in Wisconsin to carry MUSE Australian full-blood wagyu steak, produced by cattle with 100% Japanese genetics, but raised with Australia’s industry-leading care practices.
    — USA TODAY NETWORK, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
  • About six months ago, Carnevor introduced MUSE Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).
    — Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Definition of full-blood
Adjective
  • Newer college rankings focus less on pedigree and more on outputs, like a good job.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Roughly 20 pedigree puppies are born annually.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
Definition of pedigreed
Adjective
  • The purebred world isn’t very fond of doodles for various reasons.
    — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Maria said another purebred corgi was brought into the shelter last week.
    — Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Definition of purebred

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