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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
worship at revival meetings often takes a markedly emotional form
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as in impressive
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
in one emotional scene in the movie the boy must say goodbye to his extraterrestrial friend
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as in affectionate
showing feeling freely
the fact that he is not a very emotional person does not mean that he is not a loving, caring father
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an emotional appeal
emotional distress
an emotional impact
a sentimental impact
an emotive impact
a heartbreaking impact
a psychological impact
an upsetting impact
an emotional attachment
a personal attachment
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a sentimental attachment
a deep attachment
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Recent Examples of emotional
In August, the board voted 4-1 to prohibit certain types of instruction related to critical race theory and social and emotional learning.
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Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, the 27-year-old has opened up about the physical and emotional toll of living with nodular acne.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Leaders must invest mental bandwidth and emotional energy to stay aware.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In those final moments in the courtroom, many jurors were emotional, with some wiping tears away as the verdict was delivered.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, the 27-year-old has opened up about the physical and emotional toll of living with nodular acne.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Leaders must invest mental bandwidth and emotional energy to stay aware.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In those final moments in the courtroom, many jurors were emotional, with some wiping tears away as the verdict was delivered.
—Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to the passionate efforts of the Saratoga Historical Foundation, the Saratoga Village Development Council and the Village Gardeners, our city flourishes with beauty, character and community spirit.Yan Zhao, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Our colleagues have divergent and equally passionate views across a range of issues.Isla Binnie, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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The lot size of the property measures an impressive 7,865 square feet.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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His mimicry of Satchmo, the baseline test all these shows must pass, really is quite impressive.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
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The blue and green bracelet, which is understood to have been made by Princess Charlotte ahead of her dad's trip, features the affectionate name William’s three children, Prince George, 11, Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6, call him spelled out in black and white beads.Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Throughout her pregnancy, Andrea McCue, of Scottsdale, Arizona, noticed how affectionate Diana was.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lucy, over-the-top housewife Lucy and Ricky, her excitable husband, were always getting into some sort of entertaining hijinks.Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2024
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In the first verse, the drums march stiffly, while the bass is excitable like the cad Khan targets, popping rudely and bounding showily into the chorus.Elias Leight, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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Everyone has been so loving and welcoming, and has treated me with so much respect.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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The shelter team and Classic Canines have been working together to promote Big Red, hoping to place him in a warm and loving environment.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Between 2020 and 2022, according to U. S. Census Bureau data, Texas acquired more than 9 million new residents attracted by the state's more affordable housing, relatively strong job market, cheaper cost of living, lack of income taxes, warm weather, and a relaxed atmosphere.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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This hooded jacket has the brand’s signature Omni-Heat technology, which will keep you warm and dry in unpredictable weather.Esme Benjamin, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The most exciting thing to happen in the area on Election Day was arguably a series of public safety power shutoffs by PG&E triggered by red flag fire conditions, which affected polling locations including Los Gatos’s Lakeside Elementary School.Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Geometry versus art, restraint versus freedom, regimented control versus uninhibited expression.Sophie Elmhirst, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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Dani was the family wild child — free-spirited, headstrong and uninhibited, having dropped out of school to pursue a high-flying modeling career.Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Emotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotional. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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