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 anyone hoping to attend those games may not be as enthusiastic about getting there.
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The French-language drama, which is playing in competition at this year’s fest, was greeted with a five-minute standing ovation — which is, by Cannes standards, polite but not especially enthusiastic.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Schoenbrun’s third feature, Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma stars Einbinder as an enthusiastic young director who is tasked with resurrecting the Camp Miasma slasher franchise after years of subpar sequels and declining fandom.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Einbinder plays the young and enthusiastic filmmaker.
—Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
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Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 May 2026
The French-language drama, which is playing in competition at this year’s fest, was greeted with a five-minute standing ovation — which is, by Cannes standards, polite but not especially enthusiastic.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Schoenbrun’s third feature, Teenage Sex & Death at Camp Miasma stars Einbinder as an enthusiastic young director who is tasked with resurrecting the Camp Miasma slasher franchise after years of subpar sequels and declining fandom.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Einbinder plays the young and enthusiastic filmmaker.
—Juan Claudio Matossian, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
Adjective
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These customer success stories have got investors excited.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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A lot of kids were excited to see the live painting, because now kids are used to being on their phones.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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An avid skier since childhood, William spent a holiday with his mom in Switzerland in March 1992.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Barker, 26, has spent the past few years amassing an avid fan base on YouTube with his sketch comedy channel, That’s a Bad Idea.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Sometimes there’s an English language barrier, but everyone is patient and eager to make your stay memorable.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Joelle D'Alencar, the owner of the business, is eager to help new customers feel comfortable.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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San Diego County has been among the state’s most ardent MCRT supporters.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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But everyone — from the most ardent fan all the way up to the owner who signs the checks — had to endure it.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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That’s a lot of anxious energy surrounding a screening of a 55-year-old film that hasn’t been hard to see — in one form or another — in recent times.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Now, the Tiki Social at the Omni may be driving another escape, from our anxious times to the fantasy island life.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Both countries are keen to boost that number, though where the White House’s red line is drawn — particularly around cutting-edge tech and AI components — will be key.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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So there’s been keen interest in McConaughey’s strategy.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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