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
Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
In the sense that their neighbors had previously turned on them.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But nerding out on the game with former Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig turned on the bulb.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
By Michelle Ma, Bloomberg A Bay Area startup has turned on the world’s largest industrial heat battery.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Longtime sportscaster Dan Patrick said the WNBA has turned on Caitlin Clark amid contentious collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Every few hours throughout the night, guards turned on the lights and counted them.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Based on Richard Stark's Parker novels, Shane Black's unapologetically ridiculous action comedy casts Mark Wahlberg as a legendary thief who vows vengeance on a woman (Rosa Salazar) who turned on him the last job.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Naturally, no shortage of love triangles, drunken decisions, and roommate squabbles ensue — common comedy tropes that get turned on their heads by Waller-Bridge’s trademark offbeat, razor-sharp comedic instincts.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
The deputy turned on his emergency lights, then crossed the cable dividers in the median on foot and used his flashlight to try and get the driver’s attention.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
In the sense that their neighbors had previously turned on them.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But nerding out on the game with former Utah offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig turned on the bulb.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
By Michelle Ma, Bloomberg A Bay Area startup has turned on the world’s largest industrial heat battery.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Longtime sportscaster Dan Patrick said the WNBA has turned on Caitlin Clark amid contentious collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Every few hours throughout the night, guards turned on the lights and counted them.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
Based on Richard Stark's Parker novels, Shane Black's unapologetically ridiculous action comedy casts Mark Wahlberg as a legendary thief who vows vengeance on a woman (Rosa Salazar) who turned on him the last job.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Naturally, no shortage of love triangles, drunken decisions, and roommate squabbles ensue — common comedy tropes that get turned on their heads by Waller-Bridge’s trademark offbeat, razor-sharp comedic instincts.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned-on
Adjective
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As for who should play the protagonist of his now 9-episode Apple TV series, Gilligan again found inspiration through Saul’s earliest seasons.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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The now 16-year-old female reticulated giraffe was born in Germany as part of a European breeding program, and has shown signs of respiratory distress for much of her life, the organization said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Almost everything on this list is directly downtown, with two or so things being a 10- to 15-minute drive away.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
20 Dec. 2025
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Bond Street, another restaurant in the center, has been downtown on Bond Street for 22 years.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
10 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Move into a plank position, aligning your shoulders to your wrists and keeping your feet hip-width apart.—
Leoni Jesner,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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Speaking of which, the neighborhood—considered one of Chicago’s hippest—is a cultural hub with renowned restaurants, funky cafes and trendy bars.—
Gabriela Ulloa,
Architectural Digest,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 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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An elastic waistband stays comfortable for hours, making this a smart pick for long flights or full travel days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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There are smart-looking couples in the mix, too, snagging a romantic getaway in the heart of Austin—near live music, bars, and restaurants and just 10 miles from the airport.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Austin Powers–inspired Bungalow 6 is naturally groovy, with flourishes of shag and fringe, banana-leaf black-out curtains, and metal peace hands.—
Kathryn Streeter,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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It is covered in groovy colors with a metallic iridescence.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Turned-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned-on. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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