white heat

noun

Definition of white heatnext
as in intensity
depth of feeling claims that the novel was written at white heat in a tremendous, unbroken burst of creativity

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Recent Examples of white heat In the white heat of wanting something so badly, self begins to melt. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 June 2024 Things are at white heat in all that part of the country and the citizens are almost demoralized. — Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 15 May 2024 Empty days of blinding white heat gave way to nights of blood and ferment. — Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023 Throughout the 1980s, the Islamic Republic forged itself in the white heat of conflict, both foreign and domestic. — Laura Secor, Foreign Affairs, 6 Dec. 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for white heat
  1. intensity
  2. enthusiasm
  3. emotion
  4. warmth
  5. violence
Noun
  • Lee remembers the intensity with which Carleton wanted to be involved in that kind of work.
    — Allessandra DiCorato, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • There is another band from the ’70s who in their own way are seen as the pinnacle of technical intensity, which is Steely Dan, who Jeff played with.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of intensity
Noun
  • That’s on par with the level of enthusiasm expressed by Republicans and Democrats.
    — Julio Borquez, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Though expressing enthusiasm about his transfer destination, Louisville, Flory Bidunga spoke glowingly about his previous school, Kansas, during Tuesday’s ACC basketball media day event held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthusiasm
Noun
  • Rituals is already active in the youth mental health space as cofounder of Super Chill, a program that uses playful mind and body exercises to help children recognize their emotions and develop mental resilience.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Droog takes time to savor his accomplishments while also dealing with years of repressed emotions.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of emotion
Noun
  • As the brand evolved, this team transitioned into a dedicated bag restoration and maintenance atelier, preserving the longevity of each piece and keeping the warmth of handmade memory alive through patient care.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • With 80% of the hotel staff hailing from the local Vincentian community, the atmosphere here is one of easy warmth.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • In Congo, where the outbreak has spread to seven provinces, responders have faced attacks on health teams, misinformation about the virus, a failure by locals to report symptoms and rebel violence that has limited access to treatment centers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • In a statement to Rolling Stone, the singer’s attorney, Mathew Rosengart, praised her bravery in fighting the agreement that would have barred her from speaking about her experience and her work with domestic-violence groups.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of violence

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“White heat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/white%20heat. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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