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
If Jerry was the folky psychedelic sage, Weir was the soulful country squire, qualities that carried through the younger Dead-man’s solo albums and band projects beyond the Dead such as Kingfish, Bobby and the Midnites and RatDog.
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A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
He was also known for his inventive timing on his rhythm guitar and providing soulful vocals as a singer.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Those performances, emotional, soulful, and full of light, were not farewells, but gifts.
—Richard Gehr, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
In the bathroom and kitchen, for example, high-shine finishes are being replaced with layered, soulful metals.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
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A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 11 Jan. 2026
He was also known for his inventive timing on his rhythm guitar and providing soulful vocals as a singer.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Jan. 2026
Those performances, emotional, soulful, and full of light, were not farewells, but gifts.
—Richard Gehr, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2026
In the bathroom and kitchen, for example, high-shine finishes are being replaced with layered, soulful metals.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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Kepner is passionate about accountability and service journalism and encourages anyone to reach out to her to tell their story or share a tip.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Most importantly of all, the goal of an actor is to share it, have people see it and have strong, passionate feelings about it — good and sometimes bad.—
Scarlett Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
5 Jan. 2026
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Weather forecast Baltimore After a brief break in the intense cold across Maryland through early Friday afternoon, bitterly cold air blows back into the Mid-Atlantic late Friday afternoon and evening.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Formula is sticky If many exfoliating facial toners feel too intense, this one is a calmer alternative.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
21 Jan. 2026
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Yet despite being the boss at work, the 52-year-old mother and stepmother of nine children could also be funny and affectionate with family.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Over the years, many have stopped seeing Pretty Woman as an affectionate fairytale.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, shares of fellow theatrical stocks AMC, Cinemark and Marcus Theatres cratered in 2025.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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The city’s storefront followers all saw the show as intense, non-linear, fanciful, Chicago-style experimentation with the de rigeur amount of nudity and a darkly comic soul, but no hope whatsoever of expanding its reach beyond the Midwest theatrical shoebox of its birth.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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This is a major system that will cause numerous airport delays, traffic to come to a standstill in many cases, when traffic is moving, slick spots will be an issue, and a spike in energy bills and likely fires as people try to stay warm should be expected.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The waterproof puffy material locks out moisture and is insulated enough to keep your feet warm, but not sweaty during chilly morning walks.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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