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
Fedorova knows that her enthusiasms will not be shared by everyone.
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Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Shriver’s many strange enthusiasms have provided her with a wellspring of ideas, which in the past have produced highly topical novels—about school massacres, obesity, religion, and, yes, the national debt.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Lillian Fishman, New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2026
Shriver’s many strange enthusiasms have provided her with a wellspring of ideas, which in the past have produced highly topical novels—about school massacres, obesity, religion, and, yes, the national debt.
—Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Their online parlance is punctuated by empty enthusiasms, vicious aspersions, and obvious hypocrisies that rarely matter.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasms
Noun
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Inside, cabinets are crammed with Happy Meal toys from around the globe, offering surprising insights into regional preferences and pop culture trends.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The result is eyewear that resists trends and rewards patience.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Vessel operators and maritime insurers are unwilling to risk sailing through it while fighting rages.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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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Read on for 10 travel-ready spring styles that are up to 70 percent off at Amazon, starting at just $27.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Grab this pick or a range of other options, including suede and canvas styles.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiasms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasms. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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