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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 18th triple dead heat in modern thoroughbred history takes place in the ninth race at Arlington International Racecourse. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026 The state purchased Pimlico in 2024 in a transfer of ownership to renovate and turn the race course into the permanent home of Maryland's thoroughbred racing. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 2 July 2026
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But the thoroughbred and his jockey Jose Ortiz will be sitting out this weekend’s Preakness Stakes to rest up for the Belmont Stakes on June 6. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for thoroughbred
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughbred
  1. blooded
  2. full-blood
  3. pedigreed
  4. purebred
Adjective
  • Like all snakes, copperheads are cold blooded.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
  • As the class progresses and people generate body heat, the cold-blooded friends take advantage of it, snuggling closer.
    — Deena Prichep, NPR, 11 Mar. 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
  • Roughly 20 pedigree puppies are born annually.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
  • Having played for both Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, perhaps no player coming to the Bay Area has the kind of pedigree Alaba can claim.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 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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“Thoroughbred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thoroughbred. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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