as in passionate
full of or expressing feeling or emotion
soulful music a soulful performer a handsome actor with soulful eyes
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Recent Examples of soulful
At once soulful, country and introspective, this song marks one of White’s best to date, and one that highlights his rugged, engaging voice.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
Elvis Presley used to perform the song at his 1970s concerts, and Ray Charles did a soulful cover timed to the 1976 American bicentennial that became a beloved classic.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Feb. 2025
The atmosphere was electric, set to the rhythm of classic R&B hits spun by Abby the DJ, creating an inviting, soulful energy that filled the space.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Finally, as the moon peaks in Leo on Feb. 12, your eighth house of intimacy and soulful encounters becomes illuminated, urging you to make peace with the past and create more space for deeper, more authentic relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2025
Elvis Presley used to perform the song at his 1970s concerts, and Ray Charles did a soulful cover timed to the 1976 American bicentennial that became a beloved classic.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 9 Feb. 2025
The atmosphere was electric, set to the rhythm of classic R&B hits spun by Abby the DJ, creating an inviting, soulful energy that filled the space.
—Lyric Christian, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Finally, as the moon peaks in Leo on Feb. 12, your eighth house of intimacy and soulful encounters becomes illuminated, urging you to make peace with the past and create more space for deeper, more authentic relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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Young Americans are increasingly passionate about meritocracy again, and we should all be encouraged about their potential as the C-suite’s next generation of leaders.—
John Rau,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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One of those passionate fans is Mateo Carreón, a 16-year-old junior at Jesuit High School.—
CHRIS MACIAS,
Sacramento Bee,
23 Feb. 2025
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Parthenope is inscrutable yet expressive, insolent yet heroic, magnetic yet unattainable, loving yet selfish.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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For my entire life, the epitome of tall, dark, and handsome has been Morris Chestnut, an actor who looks as if he was sculpted from marble by the hands of a loving and generous god.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The pace is intense and the pressure can be overwhelming.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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That was the idea of having this riff that was gonna be really intense, and probably pretty majestic as well, but quite intriguing.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and social nature.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Those two words — Philly's affectionate salutation — have taken on deeper meaning as the city grapples with the aftermath of a tragedy that killed seven people and injured dozens more.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Another mentioned a different kind of bias potentially at play: the grudge theatrical stalwarts still hold against Netflix.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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Longtime executive Gerry Rich has resigned as head of theatrical marketing at Amazon MGM Studios.—
Borys Kit,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In winter, your mid layers might be something like a 300-weight fleece jacket paired with a much warmer puffer.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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Alternatively, warm your hands with the electric fireplace while catching a flick on the smart TV to enjoy in the winter months, as well as many cross-country skiing trails nearby.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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