as in passionate
full of or expressing feeling or emotion
soulful music a soulful performer a handsome actor with soulful eyes
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Recent Examples of soulful
Having spent weeks in the Top 40 on the national jazz charts, Memories Unleashed is a soulful journey through The Great American Songbook, blending the elegance of classic jazz with intimate storytelling rooted in lived experience.
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The soulful cut ultimately played over the end credits of Episode 8.
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
The soulful track was co-written and co-produced by James Blake and sees the musician reflecting on times past.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Boyle puts extra meat on Patrick’s bare bones with a soulful performance that meshes precisely with Petticrew’s turn as the slight-in-stature but formidably strong-willed Shiv.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
The soulful cut ultimately played over the end credits of Episode 8.
—Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
The soulful track was co-written and co-produced by James Blake and sees the musician reflecting on times past.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2026
Boyle puts extra meat on Patrick’s bare bones with a soulful performance that meshes precisely with Petticrew’s turn as the slight-in-stature but formidably strong-willed Shiv.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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Tastad explained that their design team has extensive experience with the brand and is passionate about digging into its archives for design inspiration and re-imagining many of the vintage styles.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Becker has long been passionate about this subject, sensitive to the common critique that California native plants look less than spectacular come summertime.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Even in the most loving new relationship, your partner is building her own connection with your children, not replacing their mother.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Marisol's sisters describe her as a devoted mother and a deeply loving person.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Russia had vowed more intense attacks and warned foreign diplomats to abandon Kyiv.—
Elmira Aliieva,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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That funding faced intense scrutiny from a handful of Republicans, prompting senators to abandon it.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Müller joins their ranks with these affectionate images.—
James Quandt,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The actress and estranged wife of actor Jason Biggs is stirring controversy on social media after sharing a pair of affectionate photos with her eldest son, Sid.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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That seemed to set up Disney to potentially take a small loss, or struggle to the theatrical break-even point.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The décor is unapologetically theatrical.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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