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
Former President Trump stopped for a rally in the nation's most Hispanic state on Thursday, drawing a diverse crowd of enthusiastic Latino and Native American supporters.
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Eichner later shouted at an enthusiastic young man.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
And download the Epicurious app to save and cook the recipes—and chat with other enthusiastic home cooks.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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Russell Contreras, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Eichner later shouted at an enthusiastic young man.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
And download the Epicurious app to save and cook the recipes—and chat with other enthusiastic home cooks.
—Emma Laperruque, Bon Appétit, 28 Oct. 2024
For a beginner-friendly choice for those just starting to get a hang of their paddle, try Chattanooga Guided Adventures, where routes are designed to tour through placid sections in the river and enthusiastic and knowledgable guides help with set-up and safety at every step of the way.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
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Universal Studios is apparently just as eager as Back to the Future fans for a fourth film — but director Robert Zemeckis isn’t as excited about the possibility.Sara Belcher, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Indeed, across social media on Wednesday, people were hoping — praying, even — that these ominous, panic-inducing spam messages might finally end, posting pictures of thoughtful politicians, or even excited Oprahs, to illustrate the point.David Mack, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2024
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The time of breakup is considered the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and avid bettors use all kinds of homespun algorithms to predict the time of breakup, incorporating such data as annual snowfall, temperature patterns, and even train schedules.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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After the episode aired on July 17, the TikToker (and an avid astrology believer) tells PEOPLE that fans were quick to look skyward to reason why the duo had such a natural rapport.Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Some eager District 9 voters arrived at St. Bernard Catholic Church before the polls opened at 7 a.m., volunteer greeter Bob Klein of Appleton said.Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2024
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Even at 31, clad in saggy suit pants, Kirk has the affect of an eager college conservative.Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The character that poll respondents believe would be the most ardent Harris supporter is Liz Lemon from 30 Rock, and the character seen as the most likely to vote for Trump is Archie Bunker from All In The Family.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Many Trump voters are ardent public fans and have no reservations about declaring their support.Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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In Tucson, Arizona, David McCumber, the executive editor of the Arizona Daily Star, who manages the paper’s op-eds and letters to the editor, said voters are extremely anxious.Brian Stelter, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Zoom out: Americans have been worried and anxious about post-election violence and turmoil.Erin Doherty, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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People who live in the home and have grown used to the set-up of a room may not notice these aspects, but a designer’s keen eyes can’t help but have tunnel-vision towards these things that either make a room special or stand out like a sore thumb.Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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This year’s fete, which took place between Oct. 24-Nov. 1 in the Egyptian resort town, welcomed keen audiences and key regional and international players as part of market platform CineGouna.Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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