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
The homeowners who are most enthusiastic about rooftop solar have already made the investment.
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
Kleeb remained upbeat, giving me an enthusiastic report on the changes Martin was bringing to the DNC.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
India has emerged as one of the most enthusiastic suitors of a trade pact with the United States, with a tentative deal expected to be reached before the president’s new, arbitrary August 1 deadline.
—Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 16 July 2025
The fans who showed up at the Intuit Dome were enthusiastic enough, especially when the in-game host fired them up, but the matchups between geographic neighbors Palm Beach and Miami, and L.A. and San Diego, don’t exactly scream rivalry.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
Kleeb remained upbeat, giving me an enthusiastic report on the changes Martin was bringing to the DNC.
—Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 16 July 2025
India has emerged as one of the most enthusiastic suitors of a trade pact with the United States, with a tentative deal expected to be reached before the president’s new, arbitrary August 1 deadline.
—Milan Vaishnav, Foreign Affairs, 16 July 2025
The fans who showed up at the Intuit Dome were enthusiastic enough, especially when the in-game host fired them up, but the matchups between geographic neighbors Palm Beach and Miami, and L.A. and San Diego, don’t exactly scream rivalry.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
Adjective
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Our family couldn’t be more excited to welcome baby #3 soon!—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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While some seemed excited about Buck's sudden appearance, some speculated about the possibility of Stephanopoulos leaving the show.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Another raw one was much rougher but still checked the box, one almost impossible to mark for even the avid Brown collector.—
The Athletic Collectibles Staff,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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The Ray Foundation was established in 1963 by James C. Ray and his wife, Joan, both avid aviators.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The historic Civil War fort opens its rooms, galleries, and grounds to visitors eager to learn about life as a Union soldier.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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The tournament drew crowds from across Gauteng, eager to witness high-intensity action from top teams battling for the R500,000 winner-takes-all prize.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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By the end, even the most ardent England supporter had to have some sympathy with Italy.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Marjorie Taylor Greene—Georgia’s 14th District The firebrand Republican has been one of Trump’s most ardent supporters on Capitol Hill since her election in 2021.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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With Iran and its proxies diminished and Gulf states anxious to diversify their economies, any prospect for broader peace and normalization runs through Riyadh.—
Edward Felsenthal,
Time,
23 July 2025
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This is their first major sit-down interview together, and both are a bit anxious.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Clubs in the Saudi Pro League expressed their interest in signing Son, but the forward is keen on joining LAFC, where former Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris currently stars and where ex-Spurs great Gareth Bale won an MLS Cup.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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Though some residents are not keen on seeing alligators in the wild, the animals are just as terrified of humans as humans are of them.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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