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
At this critical juncture for the film, television and streaming industries, MPA members are more excited than ever about the vitality of this region – its enthusiastic and engaged audiences, its relentless dynamism, and its immensely talented casts and crews.
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Denny Hamlin quickly celebrated the ruling with an enthusiastic and succinct social media post.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Amador was much-loved as a dancer and, during his time as interim leader, has garnered enthusiastic applause every time he's stepped onto the stage for preshow greetings.
—David Lyman, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
What's New Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is promoting his Rudy Coffee brand in a new ad posted to his account on X, formerly Twitter, in which he's dressed as Santa Claus and talking to an enthusiastic Mrs. Claus who's sitting on his lap while sharing her Christmas wish list.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
Denny Hamlin quickly celebrated the ruling with an enthusiastic and succinct social media post.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Amador was much-loved as a dancer and, during his time as interim leader, has garnered enthusiastic applause every time he's stepped onto the stage for preshow greetings.
—David Lyman, The Enquirer, 18 Dec. 2024
What's New Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is promoting his Rudy Coffee brand in a new ad posted to his account on X, formerly Twitter, in which he's dressed as Santa Claus and talking to an enthusiastic Mrs. Claus who's sitting on his lap while sharing her Christmas wish list.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
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The 20% deficit is what will keep you excited and pushing yourself to see what’s possible.Jess Cording, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Everything Will Smith and Martin Lawrence Have Said About a Possible Sequel Looking ahead, Lame is excited to continue his Hollywood career while using his platform to make a difference in the world.Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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The crew includes Chun Wang of Malta, an entrepreneur who made a fortune in cryptocurrency and an avid adventurer.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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In 2020, Giannulli, an avid golfer who is married to actress Lori Loughlin, was sentenced to five months in prison for paying a half-million in bribes for the couples’ daughters to gain admission into the University of Southern California.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Taylor and Travis are eager to spend quality time together because [that’s when] the little nuances about someone’s personality and habits come into play.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Jan. 2025
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Become An Online Course Creator People around the world are eager to pay for expertise specifically in areas like coding and web development, marketing, artificial intelligence and generative AI, and other areas of personal development.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Since joining Donald Trump‘s inner circle, Elon Musk has increasingly flexed his political muscle, aggravating some of the president-elect’s most ardent supporters and increasing concerns over the high-profile billionaire’s growing influence.Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 31 Dec. 2024
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Fandom for murder isn’t new either — the Columbine shooters, who murdered 13 people, have an ardent following.Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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Beyond those under mandatory evacuation, many more, including many families and anxious pet owners, have left because of poor air quality or general wariness of the county’s precarious state.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Interview Crush on the Cross: An Interview with Anthony Oliveira Jason Kirk The author of Dayspring discusses queerness, Christianity, and the anxious sense that history is over.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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The drive to enthuse students (and anyone keen to learn) throughout the computer science industry is dominated by messaging designed to encourage people to gain certification and skills in software application development.Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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For more experienced adventurers, especially those keen on windsurfing and kiteboarding, Canadian Hole (also known as the Haulover Day Use Area) is the ticket.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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