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thoroughbred

[thur-oh-bred, -uh-bred, thuhr-] / ˈθɜr oʊˌbrɛd, -əˌbrɛd, ˈθʌr- /
ADJECTIVE
pure, unmixed
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
half-breed mixed


Example Sentences

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The Jockey Club, a thoroughbred registry and leading industry group, brought in consultants from McKinsey to help.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Dale Romans, a thoroughbred racehorse trainer, has also made waves in the race since entering the primary in November, though no polling has been conducted that includes Romans.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025

Barry Hills: British thoroughbred horse trainer had 3,181 winners in Britain and won four of the five British Classics at least once.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025

Justin Oldfield, a thoroughbred breeder and a chairman of the CTBA, said that Harris wanted everyone in the industry to be successful, always offering mentorship and help to those who needed it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2025

A thoroughbred of the streets, Jemmy acted on instinct.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman




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