as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a film genre that today's turned-on moviegoers seem little interested in
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as in attacked
to take sudden, violent action against
it is dangerous to keep tigers as house pets, as they often turn on their masters without warning
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as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings
unsurprisingly, the fanboys were turned on by the movie's amazing special effects and slam-bang plot
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as in activated
to cause to function
would you turn on the TV?
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for turned-on
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During Trump's presidential campaign, Iranian hackers sent unsolicited information stolen from the now President-elect's campaign to people affiliated with President 's campaign over the summer, according to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the .—
Monica Sager,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Billy Ray adopted Trace in 1993 after marrying his now ex-wife Tish Cyrus.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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On Thursday, tens of thousands of spectators were downtown for the 3-mile walk that features several floats, giant balloons, marching bands, clowns, Santa, elves, holiday music and much more.—
Nour Rahal,
Detroit Free Press,
28 Nov. 2024
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And once downtown, local hotels do their part to secretly move Hollywood stars around the city.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Sep. 2024
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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Meghan Markle isn’t letting chilly weather stop her from wearing a fashionable ’fit.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2024
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These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2023
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Bates’ latest look adds to her stylish — yet comfy — award show fashion.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Tory Sport There’s no shortage of stylish activewear at Tory Sport.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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Even this ostensibly progressive, with-it mother retains the singular ability to embarrass her child.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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June 25, 2024 3 AM PT Facebook Show more sharing options There were lime-green tube tops, lime-green beanies, lime-green hoodies and cowboy hats and sunglasses and at least one lime-green mesh vest like something an especially with-it street paver might wear.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2024
Adjective
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No cable required: Stream from your smart TV, laptop, or mobile device.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Installation and Performance: Simple and Satisfactory As with most smart thermostats, the Commercial Electric model is easy to install, but doing so involves working with low-voltage wiring.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Feb. 2025
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Doonan: In the 1970s and early ’80s, the groovy customer didn’t have a bag and didn’t really seem to want one, and then this came along.—
Kin Woo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Thomas shined as both a vocalist and an instrumentalist, pairing his terrific vocal performance with a groovy guitar solo.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Turned-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turned-on. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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