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
Orange Orange roses represent enthusiasm, energy, and desire.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The proposal of Black Project 2025 brought enthusiasm to those made more vulnerable by the election.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
In 1914, this mega-state, like so many European nations, threw itself into a world war with frenzied enthusiasm.
—Daniel Kehlmann, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
Yet none of this has dampened Mr. Trump’s enthusiasm for bringing U.S. influence to bear in trying to end the rebel incursion – in part because the fighting has affected a region that holds some of Congo’s main rare earth deposits.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2025
The proposal of Black Project 2025 brought enthusiasm to those made more vulnerable by the election.
—Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2025
In 1914, this mega-state, like so many European nations, threw itself into a world war with frenzied enthusiasm.
—Daniel Kehlmann, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
Yet none of this has dampened Mr. Trump’s enthusiasm for bringing U.S. influence to bear in trying to end the rebel incursion – in part because the fighting has affected a region that holds some of Congo’s main rare earth deposits.
—Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasm
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
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California’s existing groundwater infrastructure may fail to quench the state’s thirst in an increasingly arid future, even as officials celebrate widespread conservation achievements, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) warned on Tuesday.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
24 June 2025
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And for a nightcap, guests have not one, but two bar options to quench their thirst for spirits and top shelf drinks.—
Karla Pope,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2025
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Known for his breakout role in Snowfall, Idris brings intensity, precision, and charisma to a performance that demanded serious physical training, emotional depth, and even some real-life time on the track.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Rainfall of this intensity would only be expected around once in 100 years, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data.—
Brandon Miller,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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The brand tapped into the tennis craze with two versions of its EJ Egg Rocket style paying tribute to the Wimbledon and Roland Garros tournaments.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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Naked by David Sedaris (1997) $10 $18 now 44% off This is the book that really made David Sedaris famous, and kicked off the memoir craze that never really stopped.—
Brian Boone,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Just hours after expressing confidence in his form and excitement for the week ahead, Jordan Spieth stunned the golf world by withdrawing mid-round from the 2025 Travelers Championship on Thursday.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Few players stir such excitement in fans, and such inevitable dread in defenders, when standing over a dead ball.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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This represents the triumph of emotion over legal reasoning.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
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The teams don’t play each other again until August, so there’s plenty of time for emotions to cool.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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Now, if the trend reporters are to be believed, jellies are back.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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This summer, beauty trends are all about softness with a side of shimmer.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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These market participants have a higher risk appetite and embrace alternative financial instruments.—
Cleve Mesidor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The flavors are perfect for high-fiber mocktails that activate GLP-1, the hormone that controls appetite.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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