as in raves
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 enthuses
Towelie enthuses amid shots of a town overrun by the military.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthuses
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Meanwhile, Cristobal raves about the two edge rushers in Miami’s 2026 class — Venice (Florida) High’s Asharri Charles or Orlando Lake Nova’s DeAnthony Lafayette.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
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Still, Greenlaw’s been in constant communication with backup Justin Strnad in games he’s missed, and Bailey raves about his veteran presence behind closed doors.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wilson gushes about Adebayo on Good Morning America.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
4 Dec. 2025
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Daphne Nestled among the seafood joints and pub-grub eateries is this little farm-to-table outfit that DePledge gushes over.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Nov. 2025
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“Enthuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthuses. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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