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
Asked how working behind the camera has helped his acting work, Powell was characteristically enthusiastic.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
But the general response was an enthusiastic desire for Paul to expand her argument.
—Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
The music legend left the stage to another round of enthusiastic applause.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
He’s long wanted to bring his studio to life within the context of an exhibition, and curator Maritza M. Lacayo and PAMM director Franklin Sirmans were enthusiastic partners in offering the public a glimpse into the artist’s creative process beyond the physical act of painting.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Dec. 2024
But the general response was an enthusiastic desire for Paul to expand her argument.
—Alice Gregory, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2024
The music legend left the stage to another round of enthusiastic applause.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
He’s long wanted to bring his studio to life within the context of an exhibition, and curator Maritza M. Lacayo and PAMM director Franklin Sirmans were enthusiastic partners in offering the public a glimpse into the artist’s creative process beyond the physical act of painting.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
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Advertisement Prospective renters shouldn’t get too excited, however.Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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And, in fact, the American consumer today, as well as corporate America, is quite excited about what the Trump administration is talking about, and the business environment is very positive.CBS News, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Looking for more projector options for the Netflix binger or avid gamer on your list?Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter An avid thrifter struck fashion gold during a lunchtime visit to a thrift store, spending 10 euros ($10) on a mohair sweater that turned out to be worth hundreds.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan have been increasingly eager to improve relations with the United States through the pro-Israel and Jewish communities.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Airlines, especially, have been eager to point fingers at short staffing in control towers as a major cause of delays, especially during peak travel seasons.Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trump had already nominated Kash Patel, an ardent Trump supporter, to be Wray’s replacement, thus signaling his intent to fire Wray upon taking office.Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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My own family are ardent supporters of access to telemedicine.Judy Stone, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Farmers are anxious about the loss of farmland, and the Manx National Farmers’ Union has opposed plans elsewhere to convert agricultural land to rainforest.Christine Ro, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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This promise has left people in the area anxious about the deep impact new workplace raids could have on the community's psyche and the economy.Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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In the culinary world, that spirit reveals itself in simple ingredients turning into delicious symphonies inclusive to this Eastern European land, igniting the nation’s residents, the Polish diaspora, and those keen to discover new, authentic tastes to unite over the Alexandra Foods dining table.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Kathy says her daughter Paris Hilton is keen to host either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day this year.Becca Longmire, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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