as in enthusiastic
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm
expressed their whole-souled commitment to the cause of peace
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Obama’s enthusiastic showings for both candidates was a test of whether his sway over the Democratic Party still remains after his support for Harris failed to boost her to the White House a year ago and angered black male voters who felt unfairly accused of sexism.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025 -
Thornton did not respond to our request for comment on this story, but IndieWire found proof of public interactions Bolea had with the actor, positioning them as enthusiastic supporters of each other’s work at a time when love for Art the Clown was spreading quickly.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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The book, ardent yet measured, is unsentimental in a way few show-business bios are.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The healthy-dose of cheese in this recipe will convert even the most ardent broccoli hater.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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With more than 33 billion plays and one of the most passionate fanbases on the Roblox platform, Grow a Garden is a game where players cultivate thriving gardens, trade crops, decorate worlds, and collaborate in seasonal events.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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Both are impeccably made and performed and will have passionate supporters.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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The instrumentals are as intricate and lush as her fervent vocal runs, which rise and collapse within seconds.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Shawnee, a slate of Democratic-leaning candidates bested their conservative rivals, fueled by fervent voter support for tax rebate programs and infrastructure projects.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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Across advertising and popular media, seemingly everyone is grabbing their fringe, denim and Stetson boots, in a wholehearted embrace of the American West.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
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Another difference is China’s wholehearted embrace of open-source AI, noted Paul Triolo, a partner at the DGA-Albright Stonebridge Group.—
Cecilia Hult,
Fortune,
23 July 2025
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The real question is whether genuine mutual interest emerges from those preliminary conversations, many of which will take place in Las Vegas this week.—
Patrick McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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For most of the year, tennis watchers have been bemoaning the lack of a genuine threat to Sinner and Alcaraz, but here Fritz had the latter on the rack.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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When the cooler months roll around, nothing beats the hearty flavors of this classic combination.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The wide-open, marble countertop kitchen is ideal for dining in with a hearty meal, while the circle of outdoor Adirondacks are the ideal place to gather after dark around the fire pit.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Whole-souled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole-souled. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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