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
Robin also strikes up a friendship with a soulful, philosophical leper (Murray Bartlett, covered in wrappings from head to toe), who somehow recognizes his good qualities.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The five-minute-plus title track wobbles as if being transmitted from underwater, with odd-sounding effects, a soulful Banks vocal and even wordless female cooings filtering through the speakers at one point.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 June 2026
These artists defined their own style in Detroit—raw, soulful, and forward-looking—and eventually captured a global audience.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Where to Stay The charm of the Forgotten Coast is a result of its slow and soulful pace of living, and that extends to its homegrown places to stay, including Old Florida Inns and B&Bs.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
The five-minute-plus title track wobbles as if being transmitted from underwater, with odd-sounding effects, a soulful Banks vocal and even wordless female cooings filtering through the speakers at one point.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 9 June 2026
These artists defined their own style in Detroit—raw, soulful, and forward-looking—and eventually captured a global audience.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
Where to Stay The charm of the Forgotten Coast is a result of its slow and soulful pace of living, and that extends to its homegrown places to stay, including Old Florida Inns and B&Bs.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
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True to its name, the pub in Overland Park housed more than 100 passionate and prideful Dutch supporters who came together to watch the Netherlands face Japan in what some are calling the game of the World Cup so far.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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But the real tragedy is that the world lost a true artist, a passionate and gifted story teller, and a radiant light that shined upon so many of us.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Alongside her loving words, Hudson posted a snap of the couple sharing a romantic kiss followed by a sweet image of the pair hugging daughter Rani Rose, 7, and an intimate photo of herself and Fujikawa snuggling in bed together wearing white robes.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Nevertheless, the Moon is dancing beautifully with both Venus and Jupiter, which makes this a day of mutual generosity and loving vibes.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Being in the C-suite is a high-pressure job with long hours, board responsibilities, and intense scrutiny.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Within the hour, all firefighters were called off the roof and out of the building because of the danger posed by the intense flames and the ammonia leak.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The couple were affectionate while walking the red carpet together as well as while inside the venue.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Along the way, the animal attracts plenty of delighted squeals, affectionate greetings and eager requests from passersby for a photo together.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Her idiosyncrasies remain, though, and PULL is at its most compelling when her experimental tendencies mesh with a four-to-the-floor beat or a theatrical chorus.—
Alex Robert Ross,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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IndieWire debuts the official stateside trailer exclusively below, and ahead of the film’s theatrical release starting June 26.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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Two rescues within the past week in San Miguel County are a reminder about preparation in Colorado's mountains as the arrival of warm weather means more people in the mountains.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The service The service is maybe a touch more reverential than other Four Seasons outposts, but interactions are warm and friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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