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
Likewise, the Black male pain side story mentioned earlier culminates in a boss fight with soulful lyrics that nearly brought me to tears.
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PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
With Mustard’s high-energy beats and SZA’s soulful performances joining Lamar’s electric stage presence, the Grand National Tour is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Rooted in Punjabi lyrics, the song’s universal themes of unrequited love and restlessness come alive through Devika’s soulful vocals and Michael Brook’s masterful production and composition.
—Mandeep Rai, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This Project Delta custom motorcycle is a two-wheeled time machine that will take you back to a time when motorbikes were unadulterated, wild, and soulful.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
With Mustard’s high-energy beats and SZA’s soulful performances joining Lamar’s electric stage presence, the Grand National Tour is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Rooted in Punjabi lyrics, the song’s universal themes of unrequited love and restlessness come alive through Devika’s soulful vocals and Michael Brook’s masterful production and composition.
—Mandeep Rai, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
This Project Delta custom motorcycle is a two-wheeled time machine that will take you back to a time when motorbikes were unadulterated, wild, and soulful.
—New Atlas, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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Beyond football, Sanders is equally passionate about advancing women’s sports.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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In-Ring Update, Nia Jax Sidelined, Multiple AEW Injuries Eddie Kingston Known for his passionate promos and hard-hitting in-ring style, Eddie Kingston has captured the hearts of many wrestling fans.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Though the scene is peaceful and loving, there is a lot of rebellion baked in.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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See treasures The combination of gruesome deaths followed by careful and loving burials also suggests their group was victorious in the conflict, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The missions became more intense as Japan's outlook grew more dire and the military showcased the sacrifice of the pilots to drum up patriotism and support for the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Next, the authors report that repressive techniques are often effective in suppressing protest in the short run but tend to make resistance more intense in the long term.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Their demeanor may change in unexpected ways, such as becoming more alert to potential dangers, barking more, or maybe even being more affectionate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read: OpenAI goes MAGA The dissonance is part of the broader experience of tech—a field that, for the consumer, can feel less affectionate than addling.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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China’s theatrical box office has staged a strong recovery this year from a severe downturn in 2024, when total ticket revenue declined 23 percent.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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This includes revenues across television, online video, VOD and theatrical sectors and represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.8% from 2025.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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