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
One part of the world where Shell is notably more enthusiastic, though, is Nigeria.
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Ian King, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
But not everyone is as enthusiastic as Goodell about the league’s global ambitions.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Frank, an enthusiastic foodie, pushed Heavens to be more adventurous with his meals.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Trump allies were enthusiastic.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ian King, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2026
But not everyone is as enthusiastic as Goodell about the league’s global ambitions.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Frank, an enthusiastic foodie, pushed Heavens to be more adventurous with his meals.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Trump allies were enthusiastic.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
Adjective
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So, there are all sorts of fun details and influences here and everybody at Eintracht Frankfurt sounds incredibly excited about where the appointment may lead.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio — during the halftime show, to a family excited to witness their son play in one of the biggest games of his career, here's a quick breakdown of those moments.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One of the best mountain towns in California, Mammoth Lakes draws both avid skiers and those who’ve never strapped into a ski boot.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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Research suggests that avid sports bettors are at risk of depleting their household savings, declaring bankruptcy, and even committing intimate-partner violence.—
Jacob Stern,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Republicans are eager to maintain Latino support in their bid to keep control of Congress.—
Steven Sloan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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About a dozen tots strapped up in their floor length aprons, eager to get messy in the garden, on a brisk winter Texas morning.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In the emails, Attia is not just Epstein’s medical adviser but a friend and ardent admirer.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Her love for the arts, particularly the theater, was reflected in her quiet but ardent support of many community arts activities and institutions, and is continued by today’s Bee, which supports a wide variety of arts programs.—
Seán McMahon,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Fall-Off can sometimes feel simpatico and obvious, with mellifluously soulful tones that conjure an air of anxious nostalgia.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, consumers appeared less anxious about inflation.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But being the first to break through the status quo hasn’t always sat comfortably with Edwards, who is keen to be credited not only for the color of her skin but also for her athletic ability.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Outside of punter, the Panthers have been pretty keen on adding players who are just entering their prime.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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