as in excitedly
in an enthusiastic manner
sportswriters have praised this new pitching find so enthusiastically you'd think he's going to pitch nothing but no-hitters
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Recent Examples of enthusiastically
Breganza enthusiastically took to the assignment, working to develop a set that would be fun for four generations of Filipino Americans, plus the people working at the grocery store during its extended hours.
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Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Polls are beginning to report early results with Sheffield in the lead by 75% and Kinloch at 24%, though Kinloch’s supporters are enthusiastically calling for his win and waving fans with his campaign slogan.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The world premiere audience enthusiastically received the musical.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Anatolij is enthusiastically part of that heroic and delicate mission.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Fans who attend his tour — which mostly is visiting arenas — will enthusiastically anticipate the same brand of left-bashing, divisive humor and politics that make Gutfeld, 61, one of the most popular, recognizable faces on Fox News.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2025
As the Kardashian-Jenner sisters continued dancing with their arms in the air, Kris shook her hips enthusiastically to the song, causing the group to laugh in reaction.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
Polls are beginning to report early results with Sheffield in the lead by 75% and Kinloch at 24%, though Kinloch’s supporters are enthusiastically calling for his win and waving fans with his campaign slogan.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to its roomy style, fans also enthusiastically cite the bag’s leather material for its durability.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
The world premiere audience enthusiastically received the musical.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Anatolij is enthusiastically part of that heroic and delicate mission.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Fans who attend his tour — which mostly is visiting arenas — will enthusiastically anticipate the same brand of left-bashing, divisive humor and politics that make Gutfeld, 61, one of the most popular, recognizable faces on Fox News.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2025
As the Kardashian-Jenner sisters continued dancing with their arms in the air, Kris shook her hips enthusiastically to the song, causing the group to laugh in reaction.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastically
Adverb
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On the topic of filming kabuki sequences, Lee and Yoji excitedly traded perspectives on how the performances should be captured.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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In the black and white clip, which appeared to be taken inside the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's private theater room, Harry and Zajfen were seen sitting in chairs while Markle was heard shrieking excitedly off camera.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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As the series heads into a new season, global audiences are eagerly anticipating even more compelling narratives that go far beyond the kitchen.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The fashion industry has been eagerly awaiting the announcement since Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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When large and small crowds in large and small towns gather respectfully, even exuberantly, to register their response to the country’s direction, measuring newsworthiness by body count or damage tallies misses the critical story.—
Nancy Gibbs,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Large and cuddly, charismatic and exuberantly Afro’d, Quest is a real-life version of South Park‘s Chef.—
Touré,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Enthusiastically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastically. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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