as in crazes
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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Recent Examples of enthusiasms
Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasms
Noun
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Even trends that may ultimately prove fleeting are rooted in intention, soul, and purpose.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Regardless of your thoughts on the 2016 renaissance, piercing trends have continued to expand and evolve.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Jheck could grow vacant, and was prone to violent rages.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The brand of non-violent resistance that once made Suu Kyi’s name has been all but forgotten since the coup as civil war rages.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There’s a brief moment in Timothée Chalamet’s video with comedian Druski where a performer comes in, vogues, and blows a kiss to the actor.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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Fans will see Infinite sporting braids — dressed in all black with daring red leather gloves as he vogues and dances unapologetically in his glory.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lululemon’s latest End of Season Sale features hundreds of popular legging styles like the Wunder Train High-Rise Tights and must-have shoes and accessories.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Luckily, discount site Rue La La just quietly marked down a handful of popular styles — and prices start at $90.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiasms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasms. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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