enthuse

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 Lipman is graced with a talent to enthuse. Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025 Critics weren't too enthused about it, securing it a not-so-hot 36 on Metacritic and an even worse 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025 But others on the left and right of the political spectrum were less enthused about the new Prime Minister. Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 Del Mar track announcer Larry Collmus enthused as Brant, a gray son of Gun Runner, flashed away from Civil Liberty and Balboa in their July 26 race. Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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  • Flores will drool across the Irish Sea this week at the thought of welcoming a rookie quarterback making his first NFL start.
    Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • And right now, Amazon customers are raving about the Zoosixx Wide-Leg Lounge Pants — which have a Prime member discount today.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Posey raved about Ramos’s work ethic and said the Giants haven’t seen the best of the 26-year-old.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • In 2024, the mother of two gushed over their bond.
    Essence, Essence, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe your friend was having a rough day, dealing with personal stuff, or just isn't the type to gush over text.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
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  • With five blades sandwiched between two moisturizing bars, this razor speeds up the entire process (no fussing around with shaving cream), nourishing dry skin and making nicks a rare occurrence.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Others might tell you that hosting an awards show is a thankless gig, but Bargatze doesn’t seem fussed.
    Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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