1
as in latest
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
this year's enthusiasm is often next year's laughingstock
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2
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
in my enthusiasm to get going, I forgot to pack any foul-weather clothing
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3
as in intensity
depth of feeling
spoke about wildlife conservation with evident enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of enthusiasm
Bears Chairman George McCaskey shared Warren’s enthusiasm and noted the vision his grandfather and franchise founder had in Arlington Heights.
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Note also the enthusiasm for teammates and the knack for swatting pitches the other way or pulling them far.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Democrats have long struggled to harness the enthusiasm of younger audiences, who often lean left but view the party as an unreliable ally on progressive demands.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The narrowing margins may signal a shift in public sentiment, driven by unusually strong Democratic enthusiasm in a traditionally Republican stronghold.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
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Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Note also the enthusiasm for teammates and the knack for swatting pitches the other way or pulling them far.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Democrats have long struggled to harness the enthusiasm of younger audiences, who often lean left but view the party as an unreliable ally on progressive demands.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025
The narrowing margins may signal a shift in public sentiment, driven by unusually strong Democratic enthusiasm in a traditionally Republican stronghold.
—Kate Payne, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasm
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users NYT Mini Today: Hints, Clues And Answers For Wednesday, April 2 Cory Booker Breaks Record With 25-Hour Speech Blasting Trump Use it for: Mixing with bold spirits, quenching your thirst, or cutting juices for a lighter spritz.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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His argument—baseless at the time—was that chewing gum had miraculous abilities to quench thirst, stave off hunger, and dissipate nervous tension.—
Hannah Seo,
The Atlantic,
29 Mar. 2025
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The researchers then examined the signals, including how strong they were (measured in decibels, a unit used to convey the relative intensity or loudness of a sound) and which frequencies the ear responded to most strongly.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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There were hard runs before and after training, and drills that were high in intensity.—
Richard Amofa,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Hall started the company during the early 20th century postcard craze, originally operating out of a bookstore in Norfolk, Nebraska, with his brothers, William and Rollie.—
Monty Davis,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2025
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Those cautionary words didn’t keep direct-to-consumer genetic testing from becoming something of a craze, bolstered by publicity about celebrities responding to genetic indicators.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Atlanta rapper was finally released from jail last November, and Mariah couldn’t contain her excitement.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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But there’s no shortage of sporting excitement this summer, thanks to Bermuda’s popular pastime, cricket.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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More than fifty years ago, any semi-sentient being could recognize the dangers of forcing minors to work gruelling hours performing emotions for the delectation of large and unseen audiences, long before their brains had finished developing.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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As the tribute was playing, the former Maverick was filled with emotions.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Year-over-year crime trends As of April 3, there have been 28 homicides, down from 38 at this time last year.—
Nolan McKendry | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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The above petrochemical trend points to an interesting phenomenon: the future of oil is in petrochemicals.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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His appetite for changing the status quo in his profession went that far back.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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What has changed is the investment appetite in the near term.—
Rob Day,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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