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 Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans transformed into a temple of soulful celebration as the ESSENCE Festival of Culture’s nightly concert series delivered an unforgettable evening of musical mastery.
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 6 July 2025
Unparalleled Cultural Variety: From soulful blues and country‑rock to classical dance and global cinema, the festival has something for everyone.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The result is a contemporary mix of up-tempo, mid-tempo and ballads, set off by Winans’ soulful, spirited falsetto.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Recipes: Here are five soulful recipes to make for Juneteenth.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 6 July 2025
Unparalleled Cultural Variety: From soulful blues and country‑rock to classical dance and global cinema, the festival has something for everyone.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
The result is a contemporary mix of up-tempo, mid-tempo and ballads, set off by Winans’ soulful, spirited falsetto.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Recipes: Here are five soulful recipes to make for Juneteenth.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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The greatest scientists of any age have always been those most passionate about their field — most drawn to the transcendence reflected in their studies — those whose lives were as great as their work.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Women’s sports are stealing the show like never before – record breaking viewership, game changing coverage and a wave of passionate fans fueling the momentum.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The actress not only received laughs as the loving and witty wife of her husband, George, but also made television history.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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More from Think Texas: 'Loyal and loving native son': Ben Johnson writes compelling yet critical history of Texas The Runaway Scrape set the mold.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Anybody who thought Messi would rest after the intense international tournament does not know Messi.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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During the 1995 heat wave, many of the casualties were seniors who didn’t have family or neighbors to check in on them, especially those living in high-rise buildings where the heat was particularly intense.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Arguments between the two are a daily occurrence, though affectionate reconciliations are nearly as frequent.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The couple could be seen chatting and laughing, and at one point, the Amazing Spider-Man star planted an affectionate kiss on the A Complete Unknown actress’ face.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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But theatrical Leo parents may need reminding that rules and structure are essential in parenting too, says Brown.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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How to Train Your Dragon will likely arrive on Peacock around three to four months after its theatrical premiere in June 2025, putting the release date around September or October 2025.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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