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
These vibrations, caused by the enthusiastic dancing of fans, showed significant spikes during specific songs.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
In their new 2025 poll, Republicans were much less enthusiastic (32%) than Democrats (83%) about allowing anyone to vote by mail.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Some users were enthusiastic and in support of the mom's parenting choices.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Parrots are social, optimistic and enthusiastic.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
In their new 2025 poll, Republicans were much less enthusiastic (32%) than Democrats (83%) about allowing anyone to vote by mail.
—Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Some users were enthusiastic and in support of the mom's parenting choices.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Parrots are social, optimistic and enthusiastic.
—Vicki Salemi, Boston Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
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Plus, the service lost subscribers last quarter—a show people are excited about could lure back some whose bundles expired.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like her popular work with Timberland, which includes glossy, patent leather versions of the brand’s boots and a 14-inch heel, Carter’s Nike debut wasn’t afraid to take chances, which has us even more excited for what’s to come next from the collaboration.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As for their own personal favorites, Walzideh has shifted from an avid romance reader to a romantasy fan.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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In January, the Birding & Wildlife Festival brings together avid avian enthusiasts.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What started as a one-off Eventbrite invitation to a pop-up called Mic Drop Workshop has, seven years later, grown into the leading pipeline of women speakers ready for the stage; and the first stop for event planners eager to bring more female voices to the mic.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Head coach Dave Canales, who met with Hooker twice during the pre-draft process, was eager to work with him, and the 27-year-old QB was quick to accept the Panthers’ offer as his official NFL second chance.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The heart-condition description is doubly effective, ever since Edwards broke the tickers of ardent devotees of the series.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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In that same year, as part of the remapping of the Middle East after the end of World War I, the British established the Mandate of Palestine, administering control over the land, appointing Herbert Samuel, a leader of the Liberal Party and an ardent Zionist, as the first High Commissioner.—
Philip Metres
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Maddie is talented, warm, funny and kind but also anxious, plagued with low self-esteem cultivated by a traumatic childhood.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The other may be unsure, though not opposed, but anxious about leaving family and community.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shi seemed confident that Strand Larsen, who was keen to join Newcastle United before the deadline, will knuckle down despite Wolves rejecting two bids.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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This is not the 21st-century China that the state is keen to project in films that play abroad — and these characters are not model 21st-century Chinese, either.—
Adam Solomons,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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