as in enthusiastic
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm
expressed their whole-souled commitment to the cause of peace
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whole-souled
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The crowd was enthusiastic and somewhat glassy-eyed, and people lined up patiently to buy records and merchandise, and to get a chance to meet Rashad.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026 -
Firebird Tours has also been an enthusiastic adopter of new technology and created a custom trip builder and travel app.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The young forward was a virtual unknown at the start of the campaign to all but the most ardent Wolves diehards.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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The director, Pierre Salvadori, is described on the Cannes website as being an ardent devotee of the tradition of Ernst Lubitsch, Billy Wilder and Blake Edwards (though maybe only in France would that third name be yoked to the other two).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Louisiana fans are passionate and have built a dynamic community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The tone of his voice grows more passionate.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Passionate flamenco, a fervent soccer culture, and a 24,000-seat bullring are woven into Madrid’s rich cultural tapestry.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
5 May 2026
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The race to build data centers and deploy more complex AI systems that can complete tasks with limited oversight, known as agentic AI, has ignited fervent demand for central processing units, or CPUs.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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For potentially resetting everyone's expectations around what a budget laptop can and should be, the MacBook Neo earns a wholehearted Editors' Choice award.—
Joe Osborne,
PC Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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By letting go of expectations and putting his wholehearted trust in the world, Krasinski constantly finds himself in the right place at the right time as spectacular travel experiences unravel in front of him.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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With a population of only about 5,000 people − both working class and millionaires alike − the eagles are a frequent local topic, both because of the international attention but also because so many locals are genuine fans.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Locals, even some hardened to the realities of big-time sports, bought into Kiffin’s genuine affection for the people and the place.—
Chris Smith,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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Order a bowl of seafood chowder or a hearty breakfast, then settle in by the windows overlooking Thomas Basin, where floatplanes and fishing boats drift past throughout the day.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Serve up the flavors of classic buffalo wings in a hearty and comforting casserole with this 40-minute dish.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Whole-souled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whole-souled. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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