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
But the City of New York itself is less prepared for a massive influx of enthusiastic visitors and celebrating locals.
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Ben Furnas, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
With a pace of improvement that has been exponential, current AI systems have acquired, at least, the skill set of an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic doctoral student — in every field of science.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Donchey was delighted with the fast and enthusiastic response, and six plays, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes with casts of three to six actors, were selected.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
His family is not quite as enthusiastic.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
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Ben Furnas, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
With a pace of improvement that has been exponential, current AI systems have acquired, at least, the skill set of an exceptionally talented and enthusiastic doctoral student — in every field of science.
—J. Xavier Prochaska, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Donchey was delighted with the fast and enthusiastic response, and six plays, ranging from 15 to 30 minutes with casts of three to six actors, were selected.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
His family is not quite as enthusiastic.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
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Meanwhile, Dan is excited about his new collaboration with Ben Affleck.—
William Earl,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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This morning, my daughter woke up incredibly excited.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2026
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He was described as an avid outdoorsman, a diver and a motorcycle rider, and as a devoted family man who was deeply committed to his Catholic faith.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The college junior was also an avid hockey player, his uncle said.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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Few restaurateurs appear eager to be that pioneer; Whalen’s group isn’t looking to open anything there.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the newest member of the Columbus Zoo family will need to wait a bit longer.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Shohat asked him several times if Rivera was an ardent opponent of communism in Cuba and socialism in Venezuela.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Talarico has been an ardent supporter of expanding legal gambling during his tenure in the Texas legislature.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The forthcoming guide, which education officials have described as a first step toward a more comprehensive handbook to be issued at a later date, is coming as families and teachers are deeply divided and anxious about the potential — and pitfalls — of the new technology.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The promise was also made that the songs would speak to, and/or distract from, the anxious state of the world.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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Activities and dining options are taken into consideration by concierge staff keen to point visitors in the direction of the best spots for yakitori or souvenir hunting nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brinson and Gomez have a keen sense of narrative and comic timing and a playful rapport.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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