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Recent Examples of enthuse
Not everyone is enthused by their comeback, and challenges remain.
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
As that might lead you to expect, there’s not much to be wildly enthused about here, past the representational plane.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The Anyone But You star enthused about production of the Hulu sports comedy series' second season, which commenced this month.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The Jayhawks were enthused about hosting their neighbors Wednesday.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
As that might lead you to expect, there’s not much to be wildly enthused about here, past the representational plane.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
The Anyone But You star enthused about production of the Hulu sports comedy series' second season, which commenced this month.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026
The Jayhawks were enthused about hosting their neighbors Wednesday.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthuse
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The motionless people drooling on the sidewalk, the Waymos whooshing around with no one inside.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Lowe, who is 6-foot-4, is the type of physical specimen that makes scouts drool.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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Reviewers rave about the comfort, especially for pairing with shorts, skirts, and dresses in warmer weather.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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But for folks who raved about that recipe—and even others who have never tried an Ina Garten creation before—I’d like to nominate this dessert for consideration.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Feb. 2026
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This bag is perfect in every way, gushed one shopper.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sale, who wasn’t signed beyond this season, gushed about his appreciation for the organization with reporters.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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Asparagus fern is very tolerant of indoor living, doesn't fuss too much about watering schedules, and can make do with less-than-ideal lighting conditions.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
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Your son is fussing in his car seat.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Enthuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuse. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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