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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
worship at revival meetings often takes a markedly emotional form
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as in impressive
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
in one emotional scene in the movie the boy must say goodbye to his extraterrestrial friend
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as in affectionate
showing feeling freely
the fact that he is not a very emotional person does not mean that he is not a loving, caring father
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an emotional appeal
emotional distress
an emotional impact
a sentimental impact
an emotive impact
a heartbreaking impact
a psychological impact
an upsetting impact
an emotional attachment
a personal attachment
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a deep attachment
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Recent Examples of emotional
Beyond physical distress, the emotional toll can be just as devastating.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
The linebacker isn't the fastest player on the field, but is the emotional and vocal core of the Lions' defense.
—Everett Cook, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
What made this ordeal even more horrendous: While her son was hospitalized, Diedre’s husband left and has provided no emotional or financial support, according to her and oldest son John, now 23.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
If what men really need is emotional connection, though, this sort of communication can amount to empty calories.
—Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
The linebacker isn't the fastest player on the field, but is the emotional and vocal core of the Lions' defense.
—Everett Cook, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
What made this ordeal even more horrendous: While her son was hospitalized, Diedre’s husband left and has provided no emotional or financial support, according to her and oldest son John, now 23.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
If what men really need is emotional connection, though, this sort of communication can amount to empty calories.
—Matthew Schnipper, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Yamada focuses her work on culture, identity and politics, and is passionate about using her lens to connect with people, share their stories and make a meaningful impact in their communities.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Her passionate speech about the dangers of undervaluing yourself gives her a huge leg up in the Oscar race for Best Actress.Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 6 Jan. 2025
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Oregon transfer Chance Gray has been impressive, averaging a career-best 16 points per game in her first year in Columbus, and the explosiveness of Freshman of the Year candidate Jaloni Cambridge make this year’s Buckeyes especially dangerous.Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Perovskite solar cells that are seriously impressive.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cavaliers are noted for their affectionate and gentle nature, the AKC says, as is the toy poodle, which is also known for being highly intelligent.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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There aren't that many movies specifically set on New Year's Eve, but one of the best is The Hudsucker Proxy (1994), Joel and Ethan Coen's visually striking, affectionate homage to classic Hollywood screwball comedies.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 31 Dec. 2024
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Jeon Seok-ho is consistently amusing as Woo-seok, an excitable small-time criminal who joins Jun-ho in the search for the island.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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The property is listed with excitable realtor Greg (Matt Rogers), who dreams of a quick sale and a hefty commission.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bisset, 80, gave a loving introduction to Jolie, 49, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s film awards gala on Friday, Jan. 3, praising the Oscar winner’s work in Maria .Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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By opting for hospice care, Carter embraced a plan designed to manage pain, ensure comfort and provide emotional and spiritual support, all while surrounded by family in the familiar and loving environment of his Plains, Ga., home.Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Also in the Big Apple, Olivia Rodrigo and her beau Louis Partridge try to keep warm in the chilly weather as Ben Stiller promotes Severance season 2.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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DeSantis’ best choice would have been to appoint a caretaker in Rubio’s place, someone content to keep the seat warm until the next election.Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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Young galleries featuring emerging artists working across diverse disciplines are on an exciting trajectory.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards, one of the league’s exciting young players in large part due to his ferocious dunks and acrobatic drives, increased his 3-point attempts per game from 6.7 to 9.9—in range of Stephen Curry’s average.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Depp has some wild fun with it, disturbing all of high society with her uninhibited rage.David Sims, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Think passionate, uninhibited encounters that leave you breathless.Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Emotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotional. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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