1
as in latest
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
this year's enthusiasm is often next year's laughingstock
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2
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
in my enthusiasm to get going, I forgot to pack any foul-weather clothing
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3
as in intensity
depth of feeling
spoke about wildlife conservation with evident enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of enthusiasm
The enthusiasm overwhelmed order.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Going deeper In the latest episode of This Week in Business, a Wharton podcast, Wharton management professor David Hsu breaks down SpaceX’s historic IPO, its massive valuation, and how Starlink, launch services, AI, and Elon Musk’s leadership are fueling investor enthusiasm.
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Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Both benchmark indexes have been setting fresh records in recent days on AI enthusiasm and positive developments from the Iran war.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
Phase 3 trials are planned for 2026, though consumer enthusiasm is currently running ahead of what the clinical record fully supports.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiasm
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Going deeper In the latest episode of This Week in Business, a Wharton podcast, Wharton management professor David Hsu breaks down SpaceX’s historic IPO, its massive valuation, and how Starlink, launch services, AI, and Elon Musk’s leadership are fueling investor enthusiasm.
—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
Both benchmark indexes have been setting fresh records in recent days on AI enthusiasm and positive developments from the Iran war.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
Phase 3 trials are planned for 2026, though consumer enthusiasm is currently running ahead of what the clinical record fully supports.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiasm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasm
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
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His thirst would be sated in the second half.
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For teams whose game plans depend on speed, relentless pressing or high-intensity transitions, excessive heat changes the game entirely.
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The result is a movement whose surfaces absorb and redirect light in alternating intensities, oscillating in an almost alchemical interplay of matte depth and metallic sheen as the wrist moves.
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The corporate world's intense focus on sustainability reporting, a 2023 priority, has rapidly evaporated, replaced by the latest AI craze.
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The ranch craze is just one example of how international visitors have embraced American culture during the World Cup.
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The three previous World Cup matches in Arlington have brought the excitement, as fans have left with memorable moments from each contest.
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The latest excitement at the nest was the birth of Sandy and Luna, and their rapid growth after hatching nearly two months ago.
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Calmus said the uncertainty and emotions that come with having a newborn in intensive care can be difficult to navigate.
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Clinical psychologists Hillary Halpern and Maureen Perry-Jenkins documented that the transition from single life to fatherhood is often accompanied by a roller coaster of emotions.
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Sergeant Ashley Smith, a police officer of 16 years, published a TikTok video about the troubling criminal trend.
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While complexion trends may be in their dewy era, there's still something to be said for a great powder foundation—especially on hot, sticky summer days.
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On the other side of the supply-and-demand scale, consumers’ appetite for oil fell substantially more over the past few months than just about anyone predicted.
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Councilmember Ken Houston has dropped a November ballot measure seeking to strip the Oakland Police Commission’s ability to fire and help hire the chief — legislation that would have tested voter appetite for scaling back the commission’s responsibilities.
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“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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