as in enthusiastic
characterized by unqualified enthusiasm
wholehearted praise for the novel by the leading critics
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Recent Examples of wholehearted
Visitors expecting the grandeur of a luminary have been surprised by the house’s relatively modest size and its wholehearted embrace of the trappings of popular culture.
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Michael T. Bertrand, The Conversation, 5 June 2024
Hollywood’s wholehearted embrace of Mexico’s Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu and Guillermo del Toro has earned them enviable influential standing, five best directing Oscars in the last 10 years alone and a nickname — the Three Amigos.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2023
Leif’s wholehearted but clear-eyed devotion to Sigrid becomes our most sensitive barometer for understanding what this mission is doing to her soul.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Instead, the United States should signal its wholehearted commitment to the integrity of the Kenyan electoral process and the rule of law by supporting a swift judicial review of any allegations of irregularity.
—Bronwyn Bruton, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2013
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Michael T. Bertrand, The Conversation, 5 June 2024
Hollywood’s wholehearted embrace of Mexico’s Alfonso Cuarón, Alejandro González Iñárritu and Guillermo del Toro has earned them enviable influential standing, five best directing Oscars in the last 10 years alone and a nickname — the Three Amigos.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2023
Leif’s wholehearted but clear-eyed devotion to Sigrid becomes our most sensitive barometer for understanding what this mission is doing to her soul.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
Instead, the United States should signal its wholehearted commitment to the integrity of the Kenyan electoral process and the rule of law by supporting a swift judicial review of any allegations of irregularity.
—Bronwyn Bruton, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wholehearted
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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
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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 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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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 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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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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“Wholehearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wholehearted. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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