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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
worship at revival meetings often takes a markedly emotional form
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as in impressive
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
in one emotional scene in the movie the boy must say goodbye to his extraterrestrial friend
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as in affectionate
showing feeling freely
the fact that he is not a very emotional person does not mean that he is not a loving, caring father
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an emotional appeal
emotional distress
an emotional impact
a sentimental impact
an emotive impact
a heartbreaking impact
a psychological impact
an upsetting impact
an emotional attachment
a personal attachment
a psychological attachment
a sentimental attachment
a deep attachment
an emotive attachment
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Recent Examples of emotional
In the documentary The Children of October 7, which debuts Wednesday on Paramount+, performer and activist Montana Tucker sits down with young survivors of the Hamas attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, to hear their emotional stories.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, it’s been an emotional homecoming for longtime chef and entrepreneur Chris Dillow, who opened her Harmony’s Tiny Kitchen in January.
—Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Over time, chronic stress can lead to social isolation, boredom, and lack of physical activity, which negatively impacts both the emotional and physical health of shelter animals.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Just before the game, the franchise honored him with a video tribute, and Dončić became emotional.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, it’s been an emotional homecoming for longtime chef and entrepreneur Chris Dillow, who opened her Harmony’s Tiny Kitchen in January.
—Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Over time, chronic stress can lead to social isolation, boredom, and lack of physical activity, which negatively impacts both the emotional and physical health of shelter animals.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Just before the game, the franchise honored him with a video tribute, and Dončić became emotional.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotional
Adjective
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Leaders who are passionate about their work inspire their teams to share that enthusiasm.—
Edward DeAngelis,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Barman is passionate about removing friction in the DIY process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cleetus McFarland, the popular automotive YouTuber whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, finished in an impressive P10 in the ARCA Menards Series at Talladega.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Rossoneri saw off Inter in impressive fashion over two legs to secure a slot in their first Coppa Italia final in seven years.—
Emmet Gates,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Their demeanor may change in unexpected ways, such as becoming more alert to potential dangers, barking more, or maybe even being more affectionate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read: OpenAI goes MAGA The dissonance is part of the broader experience of tech—a field that, for the consumer, can feel less affectionate than addling.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
16 Apr. 2025
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Its participants are easily excitable and just as effortlessly aggrieved, their collective nervous system tied somewhat intrinsically to social media notifications.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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And if Django’s Billy Crash tapped into Goggins’s ability to thrive with brutal spite, Mannix plays more to Goggins’s excitable energy and capacity for being clever (even when his character seems to be anything but).—
Daniel Dockery,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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In warmer states, cicadas usually come out in late April or May.—
Taylor Johnston,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Complementing Lewis’s exciting outfits is his daring jewelry style.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Hunter is headed to the Jacksonville Jaguars (such an exciting moment for this team).—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Is there a sense of freedom that comes with playing someone as uninhibited as Quinn?—
Cat Cardenas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Frequent exposure to explicit content can also shape unrealistic expectations, leading someone to assume their partner should be just as open, uninhibited or eager about certain acts.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Emotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotional. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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