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
As always, Eldredge relates the song’s message with his nimble, soulful vocal rendering.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Known for her soulful voice and poignant songwriting, Carolee’s music bridges the intimacy of folk with the power of rock, creating a soundscape both deeply personal and universally resonant.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
Look for cozy counter service, soulful food served in comfortable dining rooms and shorter menus that mix value and deliciousness.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
An homage to the Boricua rapper’s African roots, it’s constructed around his quirky flow and a deep, soulful atmosphere that transcends decades.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Known for her soulful voice and poignant songwriting, Carolee’s music bridges the intimacy of folk with the power of rock, creating a soundscape both deeply personal and universally resonant.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
Look for cozy counter service, soulful food served in comfortable dining rooms and shorter menus that mix value and deliciousness.
—Kim Severson, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
An homage to the Boricua rapper’s African roots, it’s constructed around his quirky flow and a deep, soulful atmosphere that transcends decades.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
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Start taking a closer look at sports that might be considered new but have passionate competitors and advocates.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2025
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Leave it to my grandfather—and Southern Living editors—to have passionate opinions about this classic sweet.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a stable and loving home, and every parent deserves the chance to provide that environment without the shadow of systemic bias looming over them.—
Jumara Perry,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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The euphoric and loving screams of the crowd made Fito Páez blush.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs tallied another three points from Butker as both defenses were noticeably intense and solid as the first quarter ended 6-3 Kansas City.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The single performs even better on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart, which is compiled in the same way as the Rock Digital Song Sales list, only the focus is exclusively on the more intense, harder style of the genre.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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But Manhattan, which stars Mariel Hemingway, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep, is perhaps the most whimsically affectionate and viscerally stirring.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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But the bulk of advertising is typically deployed within two months of theatrical release.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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Imax was also part of streamer Apple’s wide theatrical releases for Killers of the Flower Moon and Napoleon.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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DeSantis’ best choice would have been to appoint a caretaker in Rubio’s place, someone content to keep the seat warm until the next election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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Also in the Big Apple, Olivia Rodrigo and her beau Louis Partridge try to keep warm in the chilly weather as Ben Stiller promotes Severance season 2.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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