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
Antique Automobile Club of America, Florida Region: Share your enthusiasm for old cars.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Tesla shares have surged nearly 47% over the past month amid a comeback in tech stocks and revived enthusiasm for driverless technology and robotics.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Career advisors will tell you to express enthusiasm and demonstrate your readiness to contribute.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Reconciling stories of success and troubling audit report The following board discussion centered around the board members’ attempt to square the outpouring of enthusiasm and support in the room with the troubling results of the audit.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 May 2025
Tesla shares have surged nearly 47% over the past month amid a comeback in tech stocks and revived enthusiasm for driverless technology and robotics.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Career advisors will tell you to express enthusiasm and demonstrate your readiness to contribute.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Reconciling stories of success and troubling audit report The following board discussion centered around the board members’ attempt to square the outpouring of enthusiasm and support in the room with the troubling results of the audit.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 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
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Still, prosecutors have not outlined his potential motive, and a sweeping gag order has kept the parties from speaking publicly, making each pretrial hearing an opportunity to quench the public’s thirst to learn more details.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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One of the main culprits is the extraction of groundwater to quench the thirst of growing populations and commerce.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The cone doesn’t represent the uncertainty associated with a storm forecast, nor the size or intensity of a storm.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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There is genuine disagreement about the scope and intensity of regulation.—
Rick Miller,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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GameStop’s share price has exploded almost 70% since its early April fund raising announcement and is now trading at levels not seen since the tail end of the meme stock craze in 2022.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Milliner believes there is a practical side to the poultry craze as consumers increasingly seek out satisfying and affordable alternatives amid rising beef prices.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2025
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As excitement builds for Culture’s Biggest Night, BET promises more major announcements and surprise performances in the days leading up to the event.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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Todd and Julie's children, Chase and Kyle, additionally shared their excitement about their parent's pardon.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Everything gets harder when your emotions run wild and your judgment clouds.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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His evolution required alterations to his left-handed swing, learning how to channel his emotions, and even a few wake-up calls.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Does the trend toward later retirement bode well or ill for American society?—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Use data to flag trends, forecast cash flow and guide decisions.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The 2023 update has brought some clarity and projects like Artemis which specifically aim to develop autonomous weapons suggest there is now an appetite to push forward in this area.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Work up an appetite with a bike ride to the Hemingway Home and Museum, at 907 Whitehead St.; or Truman’s Little White House, at 111 Front St.; or to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park off the harbor for a tour and a lounge on the beach.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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