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 Trump hasn't sounded enthusiastic about striking a deal with Maduro.
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
Native Instruments’ Cross is similarly enthusiastic.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
While not as powerful a constituency as the 170 million U.S.-based TikTok users, the American drone community is similarly enthusiastic and broadly united in the assessment that there is no comparable alternative to DJI for the consumer market.
—Johanna Costigan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
But when the opportunity to make championship weight and step into a title fight on short notice was presented to Moicano, the enthusiastic Brazilian didn't need a second invitation.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Marc Caputo, Axios, 18 Jan. 2025
Native Instruments’ Cross is similarly enthusiastic.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
While not as powerful a constituency as the 170 million U.S.-based TikTok users, the American drone community is similarly enthusiastic and broadly united in the assessment that there is no comparable alternative to DJI for the consumer market.
—Johanna Costigan, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
But when the opportunity to make championship weight and step into a title fight on short notice was presented to Moicano, the enthusiastic Brazilian didn't need a second invitation.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
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If the big names in the Big Easy aren’t reason enough to get excited for Super Bowl LIX, there is no shortage of storylines that make this year’s championship bout between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles especially compelling.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Nervous, yet excited, the 25-year-old filmed the reaction of the two most important men in her life, her dad and her boyfriend.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the clearest influence on the underlying market dynamics will be the extent to which vague but avid expectations for a lighter regulatory touch encourage investors to give stocks a longer leash until details are settled.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Spending time going places and doing things alone can be transformative, says Jessica Gaddy, a therapist in Los Angeles and avid solo traveler.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, travel agency Fora is fielding requests from travelers eager to stay at the hotel.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2025
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At least, that's the advice Pasqual Gutierrez, a successful director who's worked with everyone from the Weeknd to Madonna, imparts to an eager newbie in his directorial debut, Serious People.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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The £150 price tag has raised eyebrows even among ardent Lush fans on forums such as the 115k-member r/LushCosmetics subreddit.—
Victoria Turk,
WIRED,
26 Jan. 2025
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His administration appointees are also ardent supporters of Israel who have openly questioned Palestinians’ right to sovereignty.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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For example, someone not willing to open up to you about certain aspects of their personal life can be interpreted as personal rejection, which may trigger defensive or anxious behaviors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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More than a few have faced foreclosure, leaving owners anxious about the need to get tenants back in their buildings or find another use for the millions of unused square feet.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Industry players like the H&M Foundation have shown a keen interest in partnering with such companies.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Jan. 2025
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City were keen to keep key players fresh for their midweek loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.—
Holly Shand,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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