as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a film genre that today's turned-on moviegoers seem little interested in
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning
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as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot
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as in activated
to cause to function
would you turn on the TV?
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Recent Examples of turned-on
Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But weeks into the new year, the president dismantled the roving Border Patrol strike forces that Miller had encouraged; turned on Noem, who had carried out Miller’s aggressive instructions; and handed control of the deportation program back to career law-enforcement officials.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Instead, the results showed that, across the board, participants felt more irritated and unsettled when the infrasound was turned on, regardless of which kind of music was playing, and their cortisol levels increased significantly.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Within the first couple of years of Jassy at the helm, Prime Video had turned on the jets and was bringing in billions in ad revenue.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Then, security dude turned on his cell phone’s flashlight and shined it at Jackson’s camera.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
So instead of hiring a truck, Woods notified the city’s water department, turned on two hoses, and committed to doing it herself.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Why the Ngogo group split and why its members turned on each other is still unclear.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The white tip is turned on its side, while the base is half nude and half baby pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Verb
In a matter of just weeks, Alex’s life has turned on its head.
—Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But weeks into the new year, the president dismantled the roving Border Patrol strike forces that Miller had encouraged; turned on Noem, who had carried out Miller’s aggressive instructions; and handed control of the deportation program back to career law-enforcement officials.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
Instead, the results showed that, across the board, participants felt more irritated and unsettled when the infrasound was turned on, regardless of which kind of music was playing, and their cortisol levels increased significantly.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
Within the first couple of years of Jassy at the helm, Prime Video had turned on the jets and was bringing in billions in ad revenue.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
Then, security dude turned on his cell phone’s flashlight and shined it at Jackson’s camera.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
So instead of hiring a truck, Woods notified the city’s water department, turned on two hoses, and committed to doing it herself.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
Why the Ngogo group split and why its members turned on each other is still unclear.
—Nathan Rott, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The white tip is turned on its side, while the base is half nude and half baby pink.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned-on
Adjective
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The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.—
Mac Engel
April 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now that Time, Inc. and Condé Nast are both downtown, though, their surrounding neighborhood required great hotel bars for those with expense accounts and a story to tell.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Royals want to be downtown, and it’s received much of their energy.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lakeside or beachside, this flowy poncho top and mini skirt set is a fashionable look for daytime exploration.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Ahead, shop more of my mom’s Quince shoe picks for looking fashionable while staying comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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The designer’s journey began in 1965 with a role at the label Paraphernalia, one of Britain’s then-hippest boutiques.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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The hotel falls under the umbrella of Duro Hospitality, one of Dallas’s hippest restaurant groups.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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And yet, here comes along Björk, not just cutting a stylish figure in the ensemble on a red carpet, but basically raving in it.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Modern Vienna is a thriving metropolis with a stylish centre.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Everyone’s putting on a cool, with-it surface while paddling like mad underneath.—
Olivia Waite,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The line felt dumb and flaccid, derivative in an irritating rather than with-it sense, and lacking the transgression found in good gallows humor.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
The New Yorker,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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January 20 – February 18 A smarter routine or work shift could make life feel noticeably lighter today.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A smarter routine or work shift could make life feel noticeably lighter today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Set in 1970s San Francisco, Maupin brings us into the magical, groovy, and energetic world of 28 Babary Lane and its young tenants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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This retro Bundt Cake is a product of the groovy '60s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Turned-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned-on. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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