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
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Friday’s press conference turned on the presence of stars and star directors at San Sebastián.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Many of the oligarchs backed Putin’s rise, and those who eventually turned on him didn’t end well.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was done before recording an out in the fourth inning, the offense did little against a young starting pitcher who has struggled and a depleted bullpen and the game turned on a fourth-inning error by Jake Cronenworth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The sounds can play for up to nine hours with the volume set at 50% and ANC turned on.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
As soon as the unit was turned on, her children gathered around, thrilled to feel the cool air on their faces.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The show usually features local political leaders, activists and organizers discussing community involvement — but this time, the cameras were turned on themselves.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
Then the penny dropped when Sanford turned on her gaming device to play Animal Crossing, a social simulation video game where all of the characters speak just like Serenity.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
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That’s up from 24 hours with ANC turned on with the original QC Ultras.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
Friday’s press conference turned on the presence of stars and star directors at San Sebastián.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Many of the oligarchs backed Putin’s rise, and those who eventually turned on him didn’t end well.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes was done before recording an out in the fourth inning, the offense did little against a young starting pitcher who has struggled and a depleted bullpen and the game turned on a fourth-inning error by Jake Cronenworth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The sounds can play for up to nine hours with the volume set at 50% and ANC turned on.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
As soon as the unit was turned on, her children gathered around, thrilled to feel the cool air on their faces.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
The show usually features local political leaders, activists and organizers discussing community involvement — but this time, the cameras were turned on themselves.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 11 Aug. 2025
Then the penny dropped when Sanford turned on her gaming device to play Animal Crossing, a social simulation video game where all of the characters speak just like Serenity.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned-on
Adjective
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The now 70-year-old serial executive then pivoted to become chair and CEO of rival casual dining chain IHOP.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
22 Aug. 2025
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From his years as a racing fan to his now prominence in the ownership world, Stewart said he's watched horses increasingly being bred to sell rather than to race.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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A day of concerts continued as planned in the downtown Milwaukee park July 12.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
13 July 2025
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The District Energy System has provided heat and cooling to dozen of buildings downtown like the Downtown Public Library, Tennessee Capitol Building and the Ryman Auditorium since its launch in 1974.—
Amber Roberson,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The Newbury Boston Day One in Boston Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Newbury Boston in the city’s fashionable Back Bay neighborhood is a wonderful choice for your stay.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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What starts as a rouse to complete a business deal quickly evolves into something a little too real between the unsuspecting pair—while Sabrina’s Vogue internship in Paris adds an extra touch of fashionable fun.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Set in an alternative reality where the Cold War never ended and an atomic bomb has struck Soviet Kazakhstan, the film follows Sonja, a 22-year-old Swedish club kid working at one of the world’s hippest magazines.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
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But don’t worry, the retro vibes remain—albeit now with a decidedly more hip, slightly cheeky spin.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The brand’s Easy Straight Pull-On Pants are comfy yet stylish, and designed for everyday wear.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Aug. 2025
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The convenience eliminates the need for in-person visits for basic frame and lens selection, and modern technology ensures consumers receive a stylish fit.—
Jason Phillips,
Freep.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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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And that's not even counting any of the wholly original new shows this fall that are smart, gripping and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Elena Linari is a smart defensive signing, too.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The title track is an infectiously groovy, eighteen-minute improvisation for electric keyboards, in which quicksilver tendrils of melody appear and recede, shimmering in the style of Indian raga.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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This retro Bundt Cake is a product of the groovy '60s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Turned-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned-on. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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