on fire
phrase
as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
His heart was on fire from the day he met her.
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Recent Examples of on fire
Tuscany has always been a top spot for road riding but has more recently emerged as the world epicenter for gravel riding too, and these trips are on fire.
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Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That argument doesn’t disappear just because Russian refineries are on fire.
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Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
TeraWulf has been on fire, soaring more than 500% over the past year.
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Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Our list is brimming with top discounts on fire pit tables, rugs designed by Joanna Gaines, furniture pieces that earned Martha Stewart’s stamp of approval, and so much more.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
That argument doesn’t disappear just because Russian refineries are on fire.
—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
TeraWulf has been on fire, soaring more than 500% over the past year.
—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
29 June 2026
Our list is brimming with top discounts on fire pit tables, rugs designed by Joanna Gaines, furniture pieces that earned Martha Stewart’s stamp of approval, and so much more.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
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“On fire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/on%20fire. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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