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
Whether spending time independently or hanging out with peers, Skylher brings energy and enthusiasm to every activity.
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Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
In a video captured from his appearance, the pair sat onstage on a couch where Mamdani expressed his enthusiasm for the festival, which focuses on women and LGBTQ+ artists.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Specifically, Byron’s enthusiasm for Guinness — the beer and the family — rubs him the wrong way.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
As a result, some of AGI’s biggest proponents have started tempering their enthusiasm.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
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Mare Staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
In a video captured from his appearance, the pair sat onstage on a couch where Mamdani expressed his enthusiasm for the festival, which focuses on women and LGBTQ+ artists.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2025
Specifically, Byron’s enthusiasm for Guinness — the beer and the family — rubs him the wrong way.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
As a result, some of AGI’s biggest proponents have started tempering their enthusiasm.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 26 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enthusiasm
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasm
Noun
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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
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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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The first game famously took thirst-trap renditions of the Greek pantheon and imbued each figure with an insane amount of charm.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Clutch the Bald Eagle possesses an unquenchable thirst for adventure, soaring across the United States and embracing every culture, game and moment with boundless curiosity and optimism.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Their relative sizes and intensities also have an influence.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Higher doses can increase the likelihood and intensity of next-day side effects.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And in the era of the current protein craze, these bars have never been more popular.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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But the design appealed to Germans and others simply because the discovery of Ramesses II’s mummy and coffin in 1881 and Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 had sparked a global craze for anything with an Egyptian motif.—
Robert M. Ehrenreich,
JSTOR Daily,
24 Sep. 2025
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The last time Stephany Gauffeny spoke to her husband, she was encouraged by the excitement in his voice.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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But for that swing to be such a huge whiff, and then to be on stage playing your own protagonist while the excitement of the audience audibly wanes around you for two laborious hours … That’s rough, buddy.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rather than distracting from the acting, the animation also only enhances the heightened emotions of adolescence.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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Getting better one day at a time Chang said Kevin was admitted to the CNS Fort Worth clinic in May 2023 in a challenging condition, unable to walk, and struggling to talk and process his emotions.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Sep. 2025
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Chief Humphrey attributes the positive trends to improved officer morale and a clearer departmental vision.—
Monroe Trombly,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then a few years ago bigger artists like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo jumped on the trend.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
1 Oct. 2025
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While global data center appetite is strong, the pace and scale of these projects are straining traditional lenders, said the panelists.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The round would mark one of Europe’s largest recent AI financings and underscores investor appetite for next-generation visual models.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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