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
The track was accompanied by a music video, featuring Boone performing the soulful song while backed by his band and footage from his childhood.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
After teasing the song on a Twitch livestream with the streamer Reggie, fans were quick to clown the pop star for trying to turn a lighthearted track into a soulful ballad.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
From soulful ballads to jazzy rhythms, these timeless tracks will transport attendees back to the essence of Love Jones and its unforgettable vibe.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Stella, with her soulful eyes and gentle heart, is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of dog who loves without judgment.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
After teasing the song on a Twitch livestream with the streamer Reggie, fans were quick to clown the pop star for trying to turn a lighthearted track into a soulful ballad.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
From soulful ballads to jazzy rhythms, these timeless tracks will transport attendees back to the essence of Love Jones and its unforgettable vibe.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Stella, with her soulful eyes and gentle heart, is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of dog who loves without judgment.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The auto-revive for solo players on Night Lords is to combat the intense difficulties of those fights where a single wrong move can be death.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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And, believe it or not, Europe does have air conditioning, which can be quite an intense shift when moving between the outdoors into coach buses or stores.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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While a hard, unblinking stare with stiff posture can signal aggression or resource guarding—especially over treats or toys—gentle, affectionate staring often expresses love.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Italian photographer Nicola Fioravanti was the overall winner in the professional division for his affectionate look at Morocco, his partner's birthplace.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Previously, Knives Out movies have done the festival rounds ahead of their theatrical/Netflix stint.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Mubi is set to expand its theatrical operations in Italy as Efe Cakarel, CEO of the global streamer, producer and film distributor, recently anticipated in an interview for a Variety cover story.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Sweet, fresh, nostalgic, warm, and sensitive-skin-friendly without feeling overly in your face, this, to me, is the quintessential summer scent.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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