as in passionate
full of or expressing feeling or emotion
soulful music a soulful performer a handsome actor with soulful eyes
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Recent Examples of soulful
Comments The handsome, prickly, and soulful Val Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday after an 11-year struggle with throat cancer.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Instead, Laurie spends the day on her own, boomeranging back to her friends for a soulful dinner.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Rick arrived at the White Lotus with his much younger, much sweeter, much more soulful girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), then almost immediately abandoned her to pop over to Bangkok, to confront Jim.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
His portraits are soulful; each stroke is intentional, and his use of color is poetry.
—Michael Slenske, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Instead, Laurie spends the day on her own, boomeranging back to her friends for a soulful dinner.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025
Rick arrived at the White Lotus with his much younger, much sweeter, much more soulful girlfriend, Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood), then almost immediately abandoned her to pop over to Bangkok, to confront Jim.
—Noel Murray, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
His portraits are soulful; each stroke is intentional, and his use of color is poetry.
—Michael Slenske, HollywoodReporter, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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Whether singing a cappella or accompanied by her guitar to hundreds or thousands of people − at a small venue or an awards show − Lafourcade's performances feel visceral, intense and intimate all at once.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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In place of intense (and potentially irritating) acids, Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pads target breakouts and breakout-causing bacteria with anti-inflammatory powerhouses madecassoside and cica.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Goldendoodles, a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle, are popular for their affectionate nature, intelligence, and often hypoallergenic coats.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Together, these studies indicate that boys may be especially sensitive to the quality of early caregiving—an argument to both increase social support for families and resist dubious assumptions that boys do not require substantial affectionate nurturing.—
Joshua Coleman,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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The big-budget production is nothing short of a theatrical marvel, with Henry’s powers and the Upside Down brought to life using a jaw-dropping mixture of illusions and visual effects created by designers Jamie Harrison and Chris Fisher.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The occult realm of Netflix, the streaming service that ensnares viewers in a maze of maybes, has joined forces with Sonia Friedman Productions to convert a piece of prime theatrical real estate into a zone of franchise extension.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Bleaching occurs when warmer ocean temperatures cause the expulsion of algae that live in the coral tissue.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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