as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
as soon as the gates to the concert area opened, enthusiastic fans rushed to get the best seats
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Recent Examples of enthusiastic
But the reaction from lawmakers in Kyiv was far from enthusiastic.
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Tamara Keith, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
The filmmaker used a mold of her actor’s lower face — and the enthusiastic expertise of her consultants — to achieve her dream finale.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Hours before the podcast episode premiered, the trio teased it once again, with Jason, 37, making an enthusiastic introduction for the pop star.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Additionally, among employees recognized monthly, 82% feel enthusiastic about their jobs compared to a significantly lower percentage among unrecognized workers.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
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Tamara Keith, NPR, 16 Aug. 2025
The filmmaker used a mold of her actor’s lower face — and the enthusiastic expertise of her consultants — to achieve her dream finale.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
Hours before the podcast episode premiered, the trio teased it once again, with Jason, 37, making an enthusiastic introduction for the pop star.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Additionally, among employees recognized monthly, 82% feel enthusiastic about their jobs compared to a significantly lower percentage among unrecognized workers.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
Adjective
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The more companies move in this direction, the more consumers will be singing the praises of AI -- and feeling not only satisfied, but excited about returning to the brand in the future.—
Tomas Gorny,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Takeaway: What would a party look like in your context — one that potential customers would be excited about?—
Jed Brewer,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Having been an avid thrifter since her childhood, Nagel has found some incredible pieces in the past, but this one is certainly near the top of her list.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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The origins of the Dukes ball date back to 1760, when shoemaker and avid cricketer Timothy Duke established Duke & Sons and began making cricket balls as a cottage industry at Penshurst in Kent.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Upstairs, clients eager to schmooze and make their case for a Rollie, can linger at a bar where the Udell family serves their signature and very popular watermelon margarita.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
21 Aug. 2025
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Even when the dining room overflows with eager diners (on a Sunday morning: guaranteed), Garcia and Rodriguez refuse to rush anyone out the door.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Toyota’s public image took a beating, alienating some of its most ardent supporters.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Now, Trump’s most ardent supporters—from Wall Street to the studios of Fox News—fill the seats next to him.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The vices of deficiency, such as being anxious, agitated, impatient, inattentive, and rash, are common everyday experiences.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Orange County students are returning to class this month as districts navigate an anxious back-to-school season shaped by immigration raids over the summer and the possibility that attendance drops could cut into school funding.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
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Active travelers keen to work up a sweat, take note: likely no other resort on the planet rivals Forte Village in terms of both sports and recreational programming and facilities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Steffes is keen on preserving the restaurant’s history, while paving the way for its future.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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