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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
worship at revival meetings often takes a markedly emotional form
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as in impressive
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
in one emotional scene in the movie the boy must say goodbye to his extraterrestrial friend
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as in affectionate
showing feeling freely
the fact that he is not a very emotional person does not mean that he is not a loving, caring father
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Recent Examples of emotional
Today’s mothers are expected to be both hyperrational project managers — scheduling enrichment, monitoring nutrition, tracking developmental milestones — and deeply intuitive caregivers, continuously consulting their emotional compass for guidance about their children and themselves.
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Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
By the sixth day, Kenny admits the emotional and physical toll became impossible to ignore.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Your 5th House of Creativity brightens as the emotional Moon forms an easy sextile with sore-spot Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership, turning play into repair.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The goal is not to prescribe a particular emotional response, but to allow viewers — and the actors themselves — space for their own interpretations.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Nina Bandelj, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
By the sixth day, Kenny admits the emotional and physical toll became impossible to ignore.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Your 5th House of Creativity brightens as the emotional Moon forms an easy sextile with sore-spot Chiron in your 7th House of Partnership, turning play into repair.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 June 2026
The goal is not to prescribe a particular emotional response, but to allow viewers — and the actors themselves — space for their own interpretations.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotional
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Bonner brought the bull market with him to CSUF, bringing his pressing, pestering and passionate style of play to a fanbase starved for success.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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Madison Square Garden is set to be filled to the brim Monday night with passionate Knicks fans decked out in their orange and blue pride, but eyes may be on what two of the most powerful New Yorkers will be doing during Game 3 of the NBA Finals.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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As more applications move from impressive demos to tools people actually depend on, the pressure on the layer beneath them will keep increasing.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Equally impressive was the nail-biter at Riviera, where there was a four-way tie for the lead at various points in the final round.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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Rather than the vitriol usually reserved for star players on opposing teams, Wembanyama has been met instead with an affectionate curiosity from some fans and a reluctant respect from others.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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In a few photos, the pair gazed into each other's eyes with warm, affectionate expressions.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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At Fox, Collier became known for his passional embrace of blockchain, NFTs and the whole Web3 space.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2022
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Myhrvold, now 66 and still the CEO of Intellectual Ventures, is jolly and excitable in conversation.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
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An unexpected collaboration opportunity is very possible under today’s trine between excitable Mars and erratic Uranus.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Russell, who has been in a relationship with Hawn since 1983, has long been a loving stepdad to her two kids.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Well, those folks might have a much more loving relationship with the Aether valve stem, which does away with a traditional Presta valve's problematic core.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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Set the scene Starting with wrap-around windows in the hotel lobby that frame the outside hustle and bustle, everywhere from the lounge to the elevators and suites have a warm, art-forward, and fresh vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Pour the lot into a blender, add ice, and your Moscow mule becomes even more of a warm-weather lounge-fellow.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
10 June 2026
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The moon in Aries also energizes your 11th house of friendships and future plans, so a social event or opportunity could feel exciting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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While the combination of editor Sarah Broshar’s relentless pacing and John Williams’ full-bodied score (which stands among the veteran composer’s finest) makes for an exciting watch throughout, the breathless action sequences are especially thrilling.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2026
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“Emotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotional. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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