Synonyms for thoroughbred
ˈθɜr əˌbrɛd, ˈθʌr-thor·ough·bred

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1. thoroughbrednoun

   a well-bred person

   Synonyms:
   pureblood, purebred

   Antonyms:
   crossbred

2. thoroughbrednoun

   a racehorse belonging to a breed that originated from a cross between Arabian stallions and English mares

   Synonyms:
   pureblood, purebred

   Antonyms:
   crossbred

3. thoroughbred, purebred, purebloodadjective

   a pedigreed animal of unmixed lineage; used especially of horses

   Synonyms:
   pureblood, purebred

   Antonyms:
   crossbred

4. pedigree(a), pedigreed, pureblood, pureblooded, thoroughbredadjective

   having a list of ancestors as proof of being a purebred animal

   Antonyms:
   crossbred

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1. • Adult
   • Racehorse

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1. List of paraphrases for "thoroughbred":

   hotness, purebred

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How to use thoroughbred in a sentence?

1. Tom Thompson:

   No matter how much you disagree with your kin, if you are a thoroughbred you will not discuss their shortcomings with the neighbors.

2. Bill Carstanjen:

   CDI has consistently advocated for strict medication regulations so that we can confidently ensure that horses are fit to race and the races are conducted fairly, mr. Baffert’s record of testing failures threatens public confidence in thoroughbred racing and the reputation of the Kentucky Derby. Given these repeated failures over the last year, including the increasingly extraordinary explanations, we firmly believe that asserting our rights to impose these measures is our duty and responsibility.

3. Londoner Haye:

   In the end, what 20,000 fans inside London's O2 Arena witnessed was me giving 100 percent effort but performing way below world level, for my fans, it must have been like going to support their favorite thoroughbred racehorse at the Grand National, only to see their stallion stumble out the gates like a sedated mule at the Donkey Derby.