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
The director reserves his tenderest filmmaking for the late Michael Williams, Dench’s husband, who plays a common soldier doubting his master’s war; Branagh may be the only filmmaker who captured Williams’s capacity for soulful anguish.
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Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
The soulful vibe and lack of big brand hotels and chains have earned it the reputation as Colorado’s last great ski town.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2024
Chestnut infuses the classic charts with his soulful sound.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
From the soulful tones of gospel legends to the contemporary flair of rising stars, these albums offer something for everyone looking to elevate their celebrations.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2024
The soulful vibe and lack of big brand hotels and chains have earned it the reputation as Colorado’s last great ski town.
—Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 10 Dec. 2024
Chestnut infuses the classic charts with his soulful sound.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
From the soulful tones of gospel legends to the contemporary flair of rising stars, these albums offer something for everyone looking to elevate their celebrations.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
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Like her older sisters, Hunter is passionate about cheer and tumbling.Nasha Smith, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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The winery blends tradition with passionate winemaking.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Maria taught me how to reignite holiday joy by appreciating the old-fashioned loving labor involved in keeping traditions alive.Juliet Grames, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Born in 1952 and raised in Edgewood, Scheper grew up in a large and loving Catholic family, the middle of nine siblings.Leyla Shokoohe, The Enquirer, 1 Dec. 2024
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The warm front is a sharp contrast to the close of last week when an arctic surge swept across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic with snow squalls, whiteouts and intense bursts of wind that left 20 million Americans under winter weather warnings or advisories.Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Becoming a professor requires years and years of intense study, often carried out in isolation and poverty.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Last but not least this week is Salem, an affectionate cat who lives with owner Rebecca Keep and her husband.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The ensemble, Croce noted, was the creation of ballet fanatics, and its jokes were accurate, affectionate, and hilarious.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Bluey movie is set for a theatrical premiere in 2027, followed by a streaming release on Disney+. 10 Shows Like Bluey to Watch Now Bluey is 2024’s No. 1 series on streaming, per the release, and has won numerous accolades including an Emmy and a BAFTA Award.Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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A couple of vintage cartoons and an original theatrical trailer round out the latest essential package from Warners’ boutique label.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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If frostbite occurs, move indoors, remove wet clothing, and soak the affected body part in warm water.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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With the building’s heat broken, making copies of their hands is the only way to stay warm.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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