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
Naylor was especially enthusiastic.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Tribal officials eventually convinced non-tribal officials who became enthusiastic about the plan and supported the tribe’s efforts, which tribal officials believe will now help with the permitting process of installing the fiber cables across the county.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The Guild has been offering its Artist Demonstration program for many years, inviting a professional Southern California artist to come and work in the studio in Rancho Santa Fe, allowing an enthusiastic audience of artists to observe techniques, ask questions and learn.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Both times the room erupted with enthusiastic applause.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Tribal officials eventually convinced non-tribal officials who became enthusiastic about the plan and supported the tribe’s efforts, which tribal officials believe will now help with the permitting process of installing the fiber cables across the county.
—Frank Vaisvilas, jsonline.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The Guild has been offering its Artist Demonstration program for many years, inviting a professional Southern California artist to come and work in the studio in Rancho Santa Fe, allowing an enthusiastic audience of artists to observe techniques, ask questions and learn.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Both times the room erupted with enthusiastic applause.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
Adjective
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The wedding may be in the past, but Law Roach is indeed excited for Zendaya’s busy future.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2026
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Santos’ 4-year-old daughter — and likely countless others — is already excited to don her first stethoscope.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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An upcoming planet parade has recently been the talk of the town – at least among amateur astronomers and avid skygazers.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Eric Richins, a stone mason and avid outdoorsman who suffered from back and knee pain, had recently returned from Mexico prior to his death, according to Nester.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Middle East has a strong contingent of foreign workers, many from Asia – and many of them were just as eager to leave the region as short-term visitors.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Now the nominees and other attendees work with armies of stylists who connect them to high profile designers that are eager to have their work seen on as big of a stage as the Oscars red carpet.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Advertisement There’s no denying that the president has been a far more ardent champion of coal than his recent predecessors.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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Neighborhoods won points for the warm tone of their posts, the frequency with which neighbors fulfilled requests for help and the ardent support of local businesses.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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Don’t be too anxious for April and May, hoping for the perfect weather, the perfect bloom or the perfect Baltimore oriole to flash its black and orange colors.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Women who are anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally reactive get labeled as depressed or hormonal.—
Sarah Oreck,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hilary Duff is still somewhat synonymous with her peachy-keen protagonist on the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Mar. 2026
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As a composer and band leader, Wilkins shines with his soulful delivery, keen attention to detail and his willingness to stretch out in search of creative transcendence.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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