as in thoroughbred
of unmixed ancestry
her ancestry is full-blood Irish
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Recent Examples of full-blood
Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
He was raised with his only full-blood brother, Lloyd.
Quincy Sr. divorced Sarah shortly after she was institutionalized and remarried a woman named Elvera, who had three children.
—Jennifer Frederick, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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
Adjective
Australian full-blood Wagyu steak to its menu ($37 per ounce).
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
He was raised with his only full-blood brother, Lloyd.
Quincy Sr. divorced Sarah shortly after she was institutionalized and remarried a woman named Elvera, who had three children.
—Jennifer Frederick, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for full-blood
thoroughbred
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What Kentucky is to thoroughbred horses, Belgium is to racing pigeons.—
Sharyn Alfonsi,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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For a true behind-the-scenes look into horse racing and raising, Mint Julep Tours pairs a thoroughbred farm visit (complete with racing legends) with a distillery tour and tasting (at either Buffalo Trace or Bulleit).—
Hillary Richard,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Full-blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/full-blood. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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