as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
you don't seem that enthused about the idea
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as in raved
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 enthused
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
Kelce was all for that, but his brother Travis was less enthused.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
He’s enthused about the early work he’s done with new pitching director Frank Anderson, pitching coach Justin Meccage and assistant Christian Wonders.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
To be sure, gay men have embraced the show in large and enthused numbers.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 22 Dec. 2025
Kelce was all for that, but his brother Travis was less enthused.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
Verb
While some bought into the hype, setting alarms for ticket sales and marking their 2026 calendars, others were less than enthused.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
He’s enthused about the early work he’s done with new pitching director Frank Anderson, pitching coach Justin Meccage and assistant Christian Wonders.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthused
Adjective
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That’ll make everybody excited to compete against them.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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As curator, my goal is to create exhibitions for our artists that provide them with the freedom to experiment and get excited about new ideas, and expand the idea of what art is and can be for our patrons.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Aplin raved about the experience more than a decade later, recalling Archie, Peyton, Eli and Cooper Manning all sitting in a room, talking with the young quarterbacks and taking questions.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Since his 12-for-25, two-interception start against Texas in 2024 — oh, how long ago that feels — both Billy Napier’s and Sumrall’s staffs have raved about his improvement.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The line between enthusiastic support and invasive behavior can be thin, and Liu’s account suggests it got crossed.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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These free, family-friendly gatherings showcase classic and custom vehicles, offering visitors a window into American automotive culture and a chance to chat with enthusiastic local collectors.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Enameled Cast Iron Enameled cast iron is built to last—just ask anyone who's an avid collector of vintage Le Creuset pieces.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Guadagnino is an avid collector of furniture, chandeliers, paintings, and glassware, including works by Italian industrial designer Gio Ponti and the prolific architect Piero Portaluppi.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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For decades, fans, editors, and her Hollywood colleagues have gushed about how uniquely captivating her scent is, including fellow stars like Lil Nas X, Jennifer Lawrence, and Cardi B (and yes, Rihanna herself has posted the evidence).—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Water gushed through Sidecca’s ceiling.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The firefighters shrugged him off and seemed eager to finish the assignment.—
Alene Tchekmedyian,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Pembroke Pines Commissioners Tom Good and Mike Hernandez won reelection Tuesday despite a challenge from rivals eager to represent Broward County’s second most populous city.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Dunst doesn’t get fussed about that sort of thing.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
27 Nov. 2025
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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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“Enthused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthused. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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