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 shared enthusiasms are utterly sexless.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasms
Noun
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No matter which denim trends crop up, straight-leg jeans will forever be in style.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a closer look at trends shaping the denim industry.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But as the battle between the NWSL and WSL for the title of women’s soccer’s top league rages, Thompson’s move across the pond won’t be the last salvo fired.—
Molly Geary,
Sportico.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Expect the list of targets to get longer tomorrow night as one of the most vital shows on TV rages on like a pissed off Eric Cartman.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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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While certain styles are back in stock, a few shades and sizes are already selling out again.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Aside from the classic pillow design, there are more shapes catered to all sleeping styles, including a crescent design for side and back sleepers and a cutout option for side sleepers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Enthusiasms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasms. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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