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
With a soulful live music community, and a flavorful food scene, your days—and your dollars—will be well spent.
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Deciding whether to rebuild is a difficult next step for families grieving the loss of their soulful neighborhood.
—Iris Kim, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
The property sits beside some of Oregon’s oldest vineyards and has been converted from a private home into a soulful retreat that’s planted at the gateway to wine country.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Bradley Cooper’s rugged delivery is a little uptight, while Gaga is effortlessly soulful — sounding less like herself, and more like the gentler, less fiery Ally.
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—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Deciding whether to rebuild is a difficult next step for families grieving the loss of their soulful neighborhood.
—Iris Kim, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
The property sits beside some of Oregon’s oldest vineyards and has been converted from a private home into a soulful retreat that’s planted at the gateway to wine country.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Bradley Cooper’s rugged delivery is a little uptight, while Gaga is effortlessly soulful — sounding less like herself, and more like the gentler, less fiery Ally.
148.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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Expect to feel energized and passionate in your one-on-one connections — whether that’s with a romantic partner, a close friend or a business colleague.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Despite some of the passionate opposition, the committee voted 6-2 in favor of the bill on Tuesday.—
Heather Hunter,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Especially in the earliest stages, when the grind will be intense. Hammond: The honeymoon period is nearly over.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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An intense look at the world of competitive bodybuilding and remake of a Argentine thriller top our roundup of this week’s new films.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The boxer looked thrilled to walk the carpet with his future wife, giving Leerdam affectionate kisses and showing some PDA on the carpet.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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See the 10 'most popular' dog breeds of 2024 Although French Bulldogs have once again snagged first place, the canines in the second and third slots are also known for their friendly and affectionate demeanors.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The film started out as a planned Disney+ exclusive, then was slated for a theatrical release, but was ultimately a Disney+ original in 2023.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The new agreement also includes a theatrical release component.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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