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
According to his obituary, Doherty was an avid music lover, a passionate golfer, and an enthusiastic hockey fan.
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Marcia Strassman Wanted Out While audiences took to Julie Kotter, Marcia Strassman was far less enthusiastic about her role.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Not everyone is proving so enthusiastic, however.
—Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Queen Elizabeth was an enthusiastic member of the WI for 80 years and served as its president from 2003 until her death.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Marcia Strassman Wanted Out While audiences took to Julie Kotter, Marcia Strassman was far less enthusiastic about her role.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Not everyone is proving so enthusiastic, however.
—Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Queen Elizabeth was an enthusiastic member of the WI for 80 years and served as its president from 2003 until her death.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for enthusiastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiastic
Adjective
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This year’s Fall Preview consists of all the entertainment — from TV to video games to theater — that Vulture writers and editors are excited to consume this season.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The inclusion created viral moments around social media with BLACKPINK’s global fanbase excited to see the song’s inclusion and the Shazam charts showing clear curiosity from viewers to find out more about the music.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In high school, Kirk became an avid listener of conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, per NBC News.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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These restaurants and dives, located in live music and entertainment across the Front Range, were recommended by friends and readers of The Denver Post, as well as avid concertgoers.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Employees are eager to experiment with AI tools, but unclear policies and a lack of training fuel secrecy instead of confidence.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Wrapped in a bulky down jacket, Putin greeted residents eager to meet him.—
Yegor Mostovshikov,
The Dial,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All hail this ardent, ferocious, baroque, bonkers bard.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shinola continues to be an ardent promoter of Made in America.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maddie is talented, warm, funny and kind but also anxious, plagued with low self-esteem cultivated by a traumatic childhood.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The other may be unsure, though not opposed, but anxious about leaving family and community.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the night’s attendees also were keen to meet Dolores Huerta, the 95-year-old icon who is known for her work in both the labor and feminist movements.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Sep. 2025
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Plenty of Republican senators, including Marsha Blackburn and Josh Hawley, are keen to pass regulation that mitigates AI harms.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Enthusiastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiastic. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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