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 Liu and Yu remain deeply grateful and visibly enthused to be able to tell the entirety of the main Avatar story, even if the double-renewal first came with a fake-out. Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 JPMorgan is enthused about Broadcom going into the quarter. Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 3 June 2026 Even the Senate majority leader, John Thune, wasn’t enthused. Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 2 June 2026 Much like today, people who are excited about smart home tech will likely go big on it, while those who aren’t as enthused may pass it over. Madeline Bilis, The Spruce, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
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Verb
  • For Valentine's Day 2026, the retailer released a confetti glass icon candle that shoppers drooled over.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
  • Fighter Josh Hokit drooled at the weigh-in in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, the actress used the Solawave 4-in-1 Red Light Therapy Wand, which our writer raves about for its ability to heal blemishes and smooth wrinkles.
    Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • Transfer Josh Derry quickly caught the attention of his teammates and coaches, who raved about his explosiveness and his work ethic during spring camp.
    Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, George and Claire Kittle gushed some more about Kelce and Swift, according to Page Six.
    Martha Ross, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • In his weirdest picture—the late, baroque, campy Allegory of Faith—a bug-eyed female figure is shown clutching her chest, one foot balanced perilously on a globe, while a snake gushing blood from its jaws gyrates in the foreground.
    Clare Bucknell, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Yes, teaching by example is often a better way of handling a challenge than fussing about it.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
  • No need to fuss-up something that's just as delicious prepared simply.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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