as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
as soon as the gates to the concert area opened, enthusiastic fans rushed to get the best seats
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Recent Examples of enthusiastic
Many of the letters described Kaplan as a devoted father of two and tireless business owner, who is enthusiastic about training pets.
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
It’s been growing since its start in 1965 and has yielded an enthusiastic fan base.
—Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Florida Republicans are enthusiastic about Alligator Alcatraz.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
While the race will be held at the Naval Base Coronado, the city is enthusiastic to host a Nascar weekend.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
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Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
It’s been growing since its start in 1965 and has yielded an enthusiastic fan base.
—Kathy Berdan, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
Florida Republicans are enthusiastic about Alligator Alcatraz.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 24 July 2025
While the race will be held at the Naval Base Coronado, the city is enthusiastic to host a Nascar weekend.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
Adjective
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While brands are mostly irrelevant at Low Timers, there are a few heritage names in workwear that get collectors excited.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Bobby and Connie’s first steps into official coupledom, however, puts a satisfying capper on their reunion arc this season, and leaves me very excited for where these two go next.—
Genevieve Koski,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Booth is an avid donor to both KU and the University of Chicago and previously donated $50 million to KU football in 2017.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Aug. 2025
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Brown was an avid fitness enthusiast and amateur body builder who regularly worked out at Anytime Fitness in Forest Lake, Glader said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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After the first four episodes of the show’s new installment were released on Wednesday, Aug. 6, fans were eager to see the singer, 39, in her guest starring role.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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It’s created a new market opportunity for brands eager to peddle protein-forward products to this growing demographic.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of Trump’s most ardent conservative supporters, former Fox News host Megyn Kelly, lashed out last month over the initial reports about a possible Diddy pardon, vehemently advocating against one.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
6 Aug. 2025
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The ardent belief is that there is a missing piece that nobody has identified yet.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The vices of deficiency, such as being anxious, agitated, impatient, inattentive, and rash, are common everyday experiences.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Orange County students are returning to class this month as districts navigate an anxious back-to-school season shaped by immigration raids over the summer and the possibility that attendance drops could cut into school funding.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Matt Woosnam Everton remain active in the market, and keen to strengthen on the wings in particular — so the caveat with this line-up is that things could easily change again by the end of the window.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unmatched Sports & Recreation Facilities Active travelers keen to work up a sweat, take note: likely no other resort on the planet rivals Forte Village in terms of both sports and recreational programming and facilities.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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