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as in ruthless
having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings
a cold-blooded criminal who never once showed an ounce of mercy to his victims
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as in icy
lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
the cold-blooded selfishness shown by the miser when confronted by people in need
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as in stoic
not feeling or showing emotion
a cold-blooded assessment of the situation showed that the company needed either to lay off workers or go bankrupt
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as in mixed
or coldblood
being offspring produced by parents of different races, breeds, species, or genera
he may not be as fancy as the other horses they own, but that cold-blooded gelding is safe and gentle
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Recent Examples of cold-blooded
The film’s most brutal, cold-blooded scene was shot at Lake Berryessa, where the actual Zodiac killer attacked a young couple in 1969.
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Everyone left standing is pretty much out for themselves and everyone has a price, which means shoddy intelligence, morally questionable decisions, and cold-blooded betrayal are all cozy bedfellows.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Native to Central and South America, these cold-blooded invaders have made sunny South Florida their home away from home.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
But the team’s late-season crash in 2023 proved to be Hoyer’s biggest disappointment and led to his cold-blooded decision to fire David Ross and hire Craig Counsell.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Everyone left standing is pretty much out for themselves and everyone has a price, which means shoddy intelligence, morally questionable decisions, and cold-blooded betrayal are all cozy bedfellows.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Native to Central and South America, these cold-blooded invaders have made sunny South Florida their home away from home.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2025
But the team’s late-season crash in 2023 proved to be Hoyer’s biggest disappointment and led to his cold-blooded decision to fire David Ross and hire Craig Counsell.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cold-blooded
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But when the ruthless Mafia boss Nicola Grimaldi discovers his young son has been kidnapped and murdered, the suspect and Grimaldi’s former friend Vito seeks refuge with police.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The way to move up in your organization might require being ruthless.—
Roberta Matuson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The icy reception was caught on camera by The Guardian's Andrew Roth at a performance of the National Symphony Orchestra.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Forecasters warned of poor visibility and icy road conditions, urging motorists to travel with extra food and water in case they became stranded.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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And finally… Win as a team, lose as a team, or so the saying goes, but stoic camaraderie is asking a lot of Real Valladolid.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Both fascinating and infuriating, Henry Fonda for President, by Austrian filmmaker Alexander Horwath, examines the dark-browed, blue-eyed stoic Hollywood actor Henry Fonda as more politically significant than his infamously radical daughter, Jane.—
Armond White,
National Review,
4 Apr. 2025
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Earnings could be driven by slightly higher net interest income, although the performance of other segments could be more mixed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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But its moves are delivering a mixed message to the petroleum industry.—
Scott L. Montgomery,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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Inspired by Lauren’s late mother, Adele, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 55, their family knows that this merciless disease is no laughing matter.—
Jeff Conway,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Lottie proposes that Natalie be stripped of her title and that the merciless and vicious Shauna should lead them instead.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
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Lopez has been seen out in New York a lot lately, and while the weather has been cold for spring, there’s still a lot going on for her, especially in the theatre world.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
9 Apr. 2025
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This oral rinse provides relief from tooth pain and discomfort triggered by cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the frigid waters originally hidden below, scientists discovered what appear to be new species of crustaceans, fish and other life forms.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Yankees looked like the team who hit 22 homers in their first six home games after a week of frigid bats and temperatures.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Product designers advocate for a hybrid moderation model that combines AI efficiency with human oversight.—
Antara Dave,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Now that hybrid and remote work remains an option in the broader working world, leaders have maintained an interest in encouraging, or mandating, office attendance, with mixed results.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Cold-blooded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cold-blooded. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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