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
Re-signing two of their own free agents, defensive tackle Kevin Givens and running back Patrick Taylor Jr., to one-year deals didn’t move the enthusiasm needle much, either.
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Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
The stock market’s vote of no confidence over the past two weeks puts the president in a bind between his enthusiasm for taxing imports and his brand as a politician who understands business based on his own experiences in real estate, media and marketing.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
The stock market’s vote of no confidence over the past two weeks puts the President in a bind between his enthusiasm for taxing imports and his brand as a politician who understands business based on his own experiences in real estate, media and marketing.
—Josh Boak, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
But the weather barely dampened the enthusiasm of the Norwegian crowd.
—Nat Herz, NPR, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthusiasm
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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.—
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That equates to more than 45 million Americans using CBD products, based on latest available U.S. Census estimates.—
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So my first piece of advice to young designers is to have that thirst to understand the business as a whole.—
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Soon after, my thirst for adventure grew, and my job provided me with opportunities to explore chilly waters around the world, turning it into my personal mission to tackle as many cold water swims as possible.—
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The green, figgy freshness cuts through the intensity of Extradose’s vanilla and rum, creating a fascinating contrast that feels both sophisticated and playful.—
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The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.—
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Determine whether the trend has long-term potential or is a temporary craze.—
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The project sparked both a global craze for elevated walkways and — thanks in part to the re-zoning its creation necessitated — a building boom in its corner of Manhattan.—
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Part of the excitement is fueled by the fact that it will be overseen by none other than the British celebrity makeup artist, Pat McGrath, as the Creative Director of Cosmetics.—
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Chilly and windy weather didn’t stop the excitement in the Fort Worth Stockyards on Wednesday morning as Kid Rock rode his horse down East Exchange Avenue.—
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In the middle of the scene, I was completely overtaken by my emotion.—
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The characters are non-verbal, but their dialog is accompanied with just the right amount of emotion from gasps, grumbles, and giggles to set the mood.—
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This stunning tulle midi is an affordable way to channel the super-feminine dress trend to a wedding this spring.—
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Over the past two decades, there has been an exponential increase in the female prison population, according to a 2020 report by the U.S. human rights organization WOLA, which concludes that this trend is due to drug laws disproportionately affecting women.—
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In addition, exposing millions of kids to less sweet (not to mention organic) drinks helps cultivate an appetite for less sweet drinks that can create long-term health benefits.—
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One such effort, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking has already been a ratings success, proving yet again there is still an appetite for the IP.—
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“Enthusiasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthusiasm. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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