as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
as soon as the gates to the concert area opened, enthusiastic fans rushed to get the best seats
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Recent Examples of enthusiastic
At least one enthusiastic Netflix insider, though, continues to curtsy for the couple.
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Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Old Books Rare and first edition books have an enthusiastic collector base that is willing to shell out big bucks for the most desirable titles, some of which could be hiding in your own library.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Editors’ Picks Read more about the game and the enthusiastic community behind Spelling Bee.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The results are getting an enthusiastic reception from scientists in several fields.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025
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Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
Old Books Rare and first edition books have an enthusiastic collector base that is willing to shell out big bucks for the most desirable titles, some of which could be hiding in your own library.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
Editors’ Picks Read more about the game and the enthusiastic community behind Spelling Bee.
—New York Times Games, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
The results are getting an enthusiastic reception from scientists in several fields.
—Bymitch Leslie, science.org, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
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Although the rivalry between Daredevil and Kingpin is likely what Daredevil fans are most excited to see in Born Again, the trailer makes clear that other old friends will be along for the ride as well.Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Avery was excited to hear responses from high-profile brands such as Huda Beauty and artists including Charli XCX who also wanted to participate.Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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The crew includes Chun Wang of Malta, an entrepreneur who made a fortune in cryptocurrency and an avid adventurer.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
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In 2020, Giannulli, an avid golfer who is married to actress Lori Loughlin, was sentenced to five months in prison for paying a half-million in bribes for the couples’ daughters to gain admission into the University of Southern California.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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This unexpected discovery has captured the attention of archaeologists, who are eager to explore its origins and significance.Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
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The folks in in Philly can attest and are eager to see what Fangio has in the offing for Sunday’s game against the Rams. 7.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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At one time or another, all ardent skiers dream of a European vacation in order to test their mettle at some of the world’s greatest ski resorts.Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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An ardent dislike for Gaetz might be the most bipartisan, bicameral issue to come out of the 118th Congress.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Beyond those under mandatory evacuation, many more, including many families and anxious pet owners, have left because of poor air quality or general wariness of the county’s precarious state.Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Interview Crush on the Cross: An Interview with Anthony Oliveira Jason Kirk The author of Dayspring discusses queerness, Christianity, and the anxious sense that history is over.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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For more experienced adventurers, especially those keen on windsurfing and kiteboarding, Canadian Hole (also known as the Haulover Day Use Area) is the ticket.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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The drive to enthuse students (and anyone keen to learn) throughout the computer science industry is dominated by messaging designed to encourage people to gain certification and skills in software application development.Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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