Julian Huxley
Usage of Enthuse
Enthuse is apparently American in origin, although the earliest known example of its use occurs in a letter written in 1827 by a young Scotsman who spent about two years in the Pacific Northwest. It has been disapproved since about 1870. Current evidence shows it to be flourishing nonetheless on both sides of the Atlantic especially in journalistic prose.
Examples of enthuse in a Sentence
Anne Pinto-Rodrigues, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024
He was initially enthused by the Rastafarian concept of locs and their spiritual significance, finding meaning behind the now-popular hairdo.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2024
There is also speculation over how the forward’s presence will improve or upset the team’s dynamic, with head coach Carlo Ancelotti enthused by the squad’s chemistry even without the galáctico.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
The trailer shows Seinfeld, in some sort of character, enthusing about the discovery of the Pop-Tart and the ensuing fracas between Post and Kellogg’s.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2024
Kabiru Bello, Warner Music Group’s VP of Global A&R enthused about the cross-pollination of markets and the artist collaborations happening between different regions, while Granite saw huge potential for more growth in markets from India to Nigeria.
—Mark Sutherland, Variety, 21 Mar. 2024
Homeowners weren’t especially enthused by the prospect of bordering a care home instead of cafes.
—Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2024
Many of the winners enthused about Lanthimos’ creative, risk-taking vision in their acceptance speeches, although the director himself didn’t win.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2024
Soon after getting the job, Baker received a phone call from Melvin, who wasn’t the only one enthused about the hire.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enthuse. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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