1
as in latest
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
this year's enthusiasm is often next year's laughingstock
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2
as in thirst
urgent desire or interest
in my enthusiasm to get going, I forgot to pack any foul-weather clothing
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3
as in intensity
depth of feeling
spoke about wildlife conservation with evident enthusiasm
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Recent Examples of enthusiasm
The force gives Mercury power and enthusiasm to act correctly and with greatness.
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 July 2025
The latest data could be good news for the Democratic Party, which saw nearly half as much enthusiasm in a poll taken in the October ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 July 2025
It was never built, because understanding dolphin language was never a research priority, but the whole project just feels very 1970s in its inspiration and enthusiasm.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Crucially for Spurs, that enthusiasm in possession doesn’t wane without it.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 July 2025
The latest data could be good news for the Democratic Party, which saw nearly half as much enthusiasm in a poll taken in the October ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 17 July 2025
It was never built, because understanding dolphin language was never a research priority, but the whole project just feels very 1970s in its inspiration and enthusiasm.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Crucially for Spurs, that enthusiasm in possession doesn’t wane without it.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasm
Noun
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The latests deaths included three residents of long-term care facilities in Dallas, as well as a Balch Springs man in his 20s and a Dallas man in his 60s.—
Dana Branham,
Dallas News,
30 Apr. 2020
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
Brendan Bures,
chicagotribune.com,
2 Oct. 2019
Noun
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Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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Cooper Flagg’s work ethic does not specifically come from a thirst from within, a drive to be the best.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Progress slowly: Gradually increase the intensity of your workouts to avoid overtraining.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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The series started its action intensity high, with explosions, fist fights, hit-and-run accidents, and department moles in the first episode, but didn’t have anywhere to go from there.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
21 July 2025
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This simplicity and efficiency is a big part of the reason why rucking is the hottest new fitness craze.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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From classics to new crazes, here are the most popular spots to grab a quick and delicious chicken sandwich, according to Yelp.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
8 July 2025
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Christen expressed her excitement in her Instagram Story shortly after uploading the news to her feed.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Fan engagement is up, and innovations like the Pit Boost have added excitement.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The prefrontal cortex – the area of the brain that regulates emotions, behavior and memory processing – is the last region to connect to others, one which may not fully integrate until the third decade of life.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The moment was filled with conflicting emotions, a mix of gratitude and solemn reflection.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Even Major League Baseball hopped on the trend at Citizens Bank Park, where the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, recreated the moment with a feminine version of the mascot.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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The cycle can become so accidentally ubiquitous that the former kids who blissfully existed outside of whatever discourses these trends or bands started in their heyday wonder now, as adults, what was so bad about them in the first place.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 July 2025
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With his opaque history and sources of wealth, his super-powerful friends and his immoral appetites, Epstein became the perfect avatar for our at-home Hollywood heroism.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
19 July 2025
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Beyond those two, though, other members have not expressed any appetite for easing before the September meeting.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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