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
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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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So the downtown Asian staple moved into a ghost kitchen 13 miles away in Meridian.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Also in the Big Apple, a fashionable Kim Kardashian promotes All's Fair, and Busy Philipps shares a kiss with her boyfriend Blake Berris.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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It’s housed in a minimal and matte cauldron-like vessel that will still look fashionable beyond October 31st.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Place your feet hip-width apart and elbows shoulder-width apart.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Gift it to fellow schleppers who want to stay stylish.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Because the growth in running is also bringing higher taste levels, New Balance intentionally sought out to deliver something more stylish.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
3 Nov. 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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Marisol Quilt Crafted from 100% cotton, Pottery Barn’s Marisol Quilt is a smart and stylish bedding option for the fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Lisa Rinna Lisa Rinna channeled groovy energy with her Saint Laurent maxidress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Skip over the dish pileup with a groovy playlist and designate some helpers to wash and dry before dinner is even served.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Turned-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned-on. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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