as in excitedly
in an enthusiastic manner
sportswriters have praised this new pitching find so enthusiastically you'd think he's going to pitch nothing but no-hitters
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Recent Examples of enthusiastically
The light rail line was enthusiastically supported by Matthews residents.
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Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
TikTok users enthusiastically joined in on the fun, adding their own items to the list.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Unlike other mass-market body sprays marketed to teenage boys, this one isn’t abrasive or musk-heavy; it can be misted on enthusiastically in a locker room or before school without overpowering.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
So yes, there were amendments that were taken along the way, and it was fairly enthusiastically supported by most legislators as well.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The dining offerings include a kids' menu of healthy and flavorful options that my daughters savored enthusiastically throughout our stay.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Metro Detroiters have mixed feelings about Sheetz coming to their communities with some enthusiastically lined up on opening days and others commenting in opposition at zoning meetings.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Naturally, Vergara spoke first, and enthusiastically, about Sanchez’s chances of winning the $1 million prize.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
These and similar programs are being enthusiastically embraced by employees themselves who appreciate on-the-job training with a 21st-century flair.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
TikTok users enthusiastically joined in on the fun, adding their own items to the list.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Unlike other mass-market body sprays marketed to teenage boys, this one isn’t abrasive or musk-heavy; it can be misted on enthusiastically in a locker room or before school without overpowering.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 8 Oct. 2025
So yes, there were amendments that were taken along the way, and it was fairly enthusiastically supported by most legislators as well.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
The dining offerings include a kids' menu of healthy and flavorful options that my daughters savored enthusiastically throughout our stay.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Metro Detroiters have mixed feelings about Sheetz coming to their communities with some enthusiastically lined up on opening days and others commenting in opposition at zoning meetings.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Naturally, Vergara spoke first, and enthusiastically, about Sanchez’s chances of winning the $1 million prize.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
These and similar programs are being enthusiastically embraced by employees themselves who appreciate on-the-job training with a 21st-century flair.
—Craig Costigan, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastically
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The Grammy-winning rapper took to Instagram to reflect on his love for the late R&B legend, which took him back to excitedly taking his birthday money to buy a CD of D’Angelo’s classic sophomore album, Voodoo.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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In a viral video shared to an account dedicated to six dogs, @hopperlovesadventures, a golden retriever can be seen excitedly trying to play with a puppy.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Fans of curling, figure skating, and a weird sport where people ski and then fire a gun are eagerly anticipating February 2026 for the return of the Winter Olympics!—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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One of the most eagerly anticipated new restaurants of the fall has finally opened its doors.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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When large and small crowds in large and small towns gather respectfully, even exuberantly, to register their response to the country’s direction, measuring newsworthiness by body count or damage tallies misses the critical story.—
Nancy Gibbs,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Large and cuddly, charismatic and exuberantly Afro’d, Quest is a real-life version of South Park‘s Chef.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastically. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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