enthuse

Definition of enthusenext
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car

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Recent Examples of enthuse Jen is not particularly enthused, Mayci is suspicious of Demi’s motivations, and Taylor is skeptical about anyone taking real accountability. Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2025 The industry seemed enthused about the new venue, which is in close proximity to the agencies and Hollywood. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2025 For his part, the 67-year-old coach and winner of the second-most games in NHL history said he was enthused by how his young club managed a gauntlet of tough opponents, but far from satisfied. Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025 Marchetti, the former chairman and CEO of the Yoox Net-a-porter Group, who has been sitting on the board of the Armani Group since 2005, also enthused about the late designer, who died in September. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthuse
Verb
  • Duff wrote alongside a drooling-face emoji.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Line play enthusiasts would drool for 60 minutes.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • One 4-foot-11 Amazon shopper even raved that the pants were the perfect length on their petite frame, proving that not all matching sets are made equal.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Only in 2025 did the cornerback start to receive some defensive snaps – most of his prior appearances had been on special teams – yet coaches and players have raved about his ability.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • In 2022, Moore gushed to InStyle about being part of Duff's mom group.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Fellow mom Kylie Jenner gushed in the comments.
    Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Need to put a filling dinner on the table, but don't have a lot of time to fuss?
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Dunst doesn’t get fussed about that sort of thing.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Nov. 2025

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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