1
as in latest
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
this year's enthusiasm is often next year's laughingstock
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2
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
in my enthusiasm to get going, I forgot to pack any foul-weather clothing
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3
as in intensity
depth of feeling
spoke about wildlife conservation with evident enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of enthusiasm
There was a swarm of Cowboy fans out in front, not Jet fans, Cowboy fans, and the entire stadium was brimming with the enthusiasm of Cowboys and certainly late in the game.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Despite Banks’ enthusiasm, commenters were left baffled.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
His knowledge of the way Washington works and how to get to newsmakers was well-established, according to one former colleague, as was his enthusiasm for getting things done.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Despite his son’s name, Mahmood Mamdani has shown little enthusiasm for Nkrumah.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025
Despite Banks’ enthusiasm, commenters were left baffled.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
His knowledge of the way Washington works and how to get to newsmakers was well-established, according to one former colleague, as was his enthusiasm for getting things done.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Despite his son’s name, Mahmood Mamdani has shown little enthusiasm for Nkrumah.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasm
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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There’s another nagging concern — that consumer reaction to the trade conflicts could curb the international thirst for American spirits in key markets.—
Joseph Hostetler,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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That intensity wasn’t reserved for game day, either.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Game 4 was high-intensity from the jump with Cristopher Sanchez and Tyler Glasnow going head-to-head in a pitchers' duel.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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The bag charm craze is officially getting the indie artist treatment.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
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Saunders also cited concerns about slowing foot traffic at shopping malls – and the chance that the current collectibles craze could go the way of Beanie Babies and Cabbage Patch kids in years past.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Moorish, 53, however, shared her excitement in a comment on her daughter’s post announcing the news.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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But underneath it all, there was budding excitement in what the franchise was building, with young players like Logan Cooley and Dylan Guenther adding to a veteran core that includes him, Nick Schmaltz and captain Clayton Keller.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Luminous and lustrous, Luminous Blue celebrates indigo in its most expressive form—deep, bright blues that shimmer with energy and emotion.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Rachel Chinouriri only recently started penning love songs that capture emotions as intense as the ones that show up across her debut album What a Devastating Turn of Events.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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An extension of little luxuries, this trend is an easy way to treat yourself to something both beautiful and delicious!—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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Owners don’t split that money with players, so the appetite is there for a league that lags behind the NFL, NBA and MLB in annual revenue.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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China and India largely drove the rise in renewables and met much of the world’s growing appetite for electricity, leading to a drop in fossil fuel generation in both countries.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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