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
With 10 other governors in the room, the bipartisan enthusiasm was clear: States are committed to expanding opportunities that give students real-world learning experiences and clear pathways to economic mobility.
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Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Her enthusiasm for her work and moments of success are met with a similar mix of reactions.
—Sarah Kurchak, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Stick With It Everybody has moments when enthusiasm wanes.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025
Johnson and Blunt brought Scorsese and DiCaprio the initial concept for the film, which was met with immediate enthusiasm.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Sara Schapiro, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Her enthusiasm for her work and moments of success are met with a similar mix of reactions.
—Sarah Kurchak, Time, 11 Apr. 2025
Stick With It Everybody has moments when enthusiasm wanes.
—Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan, Outside Online, 11 Apr. 2025
Johnson and Blunt brought Scorsese and DiCaprio the initial concept for the film, which was met with immediate enthusiasm.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 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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Sunrise on the Reaping First Look There are no first-look images from the set or trailers to quench our thirst just yet, but Lionsgate did give fans a little something to hang onto during this year's CinemaCon.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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There’s an understandable thirst for an epic title race and a relegation battle that goes to the wire.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Kp index — which provides a rough guide to the intensity of aurora displays — may reach 6, which will see the auroral oval stretch farther south.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Within a few years, the intensity and demands of their big lives and careers brought new pressure — and problems for the couple.—
Liz McNeil,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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More than a decade after the Ice Bucket Challenge flooded social media with footage of people getting drenched in freezing water for a good cause, the viral craze is back — this time to raise awareness and funds for mental health.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Liquid lipsticks have long evolved since the original 2015 craze.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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To demonstrate the flexibility of the Bronco SUV, last week Ford Motor Co. revealed two project vehicles to enthusiasts who want to personalize their Broncos for off-road excitement.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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That excitement tided people over for many years when those sources weren’t all that profitable.—
Umair Irfan,
Vox,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are moments of levity scattered throughout, a necessity when dealing with subject matter as harsh and cold as inevitable mortality, but they're surgically placed to extract the most emotion out of the player.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Try to identify emotions beyond frustration, annoyance or other shades of anger.—
Caroline Fleck, Contributor,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The American Public Health Association says that as global average temperatures rise, these trends will continue and make allergies an increasing public health concern.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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While the many trends were easy to spot, the differences were all in the details.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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Don’t forget that Bezos’s appetite for the exceptional extends offshore, with Koru, his $500 million, 417-foot sailing yacht, and Abeona, the $75 million, 250-foot support vessel that follows in its wake.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2025
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The enormous top predator is known for its massive appetite, which included just about anything, even dinosaurs.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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