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
An Arlington native won a spot on NBC’s The Voice this month, strutting on stage in a black leather vest, boots, chunky silver jewelry and a cowgirl hat, delivering a soulful blind audition.
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Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
On the eve of the 2026 Oscars, where Ethan Hawke was nominated for his soulful turn as Broadway composer Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon, the best-actor hopeful considered his humble red-carpet origins.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
His playing has a soulful component that you are born with.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Offerman is the movie’s soulful surprise.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
On the eve of the 2026 Oscars, where Ethan Hawke was nominated for his soulful turn as Broadway composer Lorenz Hart in Blue Moon, the best-actor hopeful considered his humble red-carpet origins.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
His playing has a soulful component that you are born with.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Offerman is the movie’s soulful surprise.
—Jada Yuan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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This is also an affectionate, passionate day that promotes hot romance.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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O’Neal is passionate about the concept, says Lee White, head of sports at WME Sports, which represents the basketball legend.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Emmanuel was a loving, loving man.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Words of Affirmation For kids who listen intently and speak sweetly, your loving words matter most.—
Gail Cornwall,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Finally, consistent physical activity is more important than intense exercise.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
8 Apr. 2026
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The songs on the last few Bon Iver albums often sound like excerpts from a longer dialogue, at turns offhanded and intense, among collaborators.—
Mitch Therieau,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Meanwhile, a secret love affair is affectionate and compelling.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Cristian, who goes by CJ, is a cheerful and affectionate young boy who brings joy to those around him with his frequent smiles and laughter.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Such hearings are often performatively theatrical, but this seemed like earnest moral outrage.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The aguachile negro de res may be the most emblematic of the Vegas menu, bridging Cámara’s signature seafood preparations and the bolder, more theatrical red meat dishes one might expect from a Vegas restaurant.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sweet, savory, warm and dependable.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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