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
Hahn’s announcement follows months of fan-casting, pleading and enthusiasm as speculation swirled around her potential involvement in the upcoming film.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Add the fact that Rolex produced many thousands of these over eight years, and there’s simply too much supply chasing too little enthusiasm.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Netflix came on board early, with the streamer expressing enthusiasm from the first pitch.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Never, though, has a White House built and disseminated content quite like this, drawing explicit parallels between the aggressive moments of modern entertainment — a video game kill shot, a hard football hit, a towering home run — and battle footage to amplify the enthusiasm for war.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Add the fact that Rolex produced many thousands of these over eight years, and there’s simply too much supply chasing too little enthusiasm.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Netflix came on board early, with the streamer expressing enthusiasm from the first pitch.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
Never, though, has a White House built and disseminated content quite like this, drawing explicit parallels between the aggressive moments of modern entertainment — a video game kill shot, a hard football hit, a towering home run — and battle footage to amplify the enthusiasm for war.
—ABC News, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasm
Noun
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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.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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These latests features are designed for enterprises who want to integrate their AI technology with either existing Salesforce data or even their own data.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Hence, any hit to electrical infrastructure creates an immediate ripple effect of thirst.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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Between her thirst-trap selfies and fabulous rendezvous, the 84-year-old never fails to deliver in the content department.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Scientists see the high-intensity burn scar as key to the future of the planet’s largest tree.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Mirae’s cocktails are the center of bar manager Orestes Cruz’s beverage program, with a nice range of flavor profiles and intensity levels.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Twizzlers brand has introduced a new flavor of its fan-favorite Twizzlers straws that have been inspired by the dirty soda craze.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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So why not jump aboard the latest paint color craze for an overhaul that’s perfectly on trend?—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Newly out of school, Stanton was at first less interested in Smith’s ideas than she was attracted to the excitement and glamour of his circle.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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Following the main festival, an exclusive after-party at Stadium Club keeps the excitement flowing as guests get to know their city’s newest craft spirit.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If emotions surge, pause to write thoughts before speaking, then return with a softer tone so both sides feel heard and respected.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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This means that the contributor’s original facial expressions, emotions, eye movements, and body language remain faithful to the original interview.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The decrease solidified an improving trend over the prior two years, which saw only slight increases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Wait n’ Rest concept is part of a larger trend among travelers who are looking for their own space.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A day out in Mother Nature will work up your appetite, and aprés snacks can only get you so far.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Mar. 2026
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Still, Kipka knows that audit fatigue is a real phenomenon and that the industry has no appetite for another stand-alone tool.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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