enthuse

verb

in-ˈthüz How to pronounce enthuse (audio)
Definition of enthusenext
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm the neighbors invited us over just so we could enthuse over their new car

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Recent Examples of enthuse Elon Musk sat just a seat away from Barron Trump, the president’s youngest son, and Trump enthused about sending astronauts to Mars during his speech, a Musk obsession. — Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025 The kids do not seem particularly starstruck by Culkin or enthused about these prizes. — Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024 But whatever the conclusion, try to refrain from enthusing in anything other than the narrowest most central part of yourself—and there enthuse day and night, ignore sleep, enthusiasm is a project which cannot rest. — Rosalind Brown, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024 If Armstrong's back catalog is anything to go by, the film will likely be enthused with dark comedy. — Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enthuse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enthuse
  1. drool
  2. rave
  3. gush
  4. fuss
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  • There’s a reason scouts once drooled over Williams’ potential.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Symptoms from scorpion stings — such as burning at the sting site, drooling.
    — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of drool
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  • Because its culture prioritizes flexibility and inclusion and employees rave about how leadership truly supports their well-being.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Bridgerton star opened up about her go-to makeup routine for date night, raving over products like Armani Beauty’s Lip Powder Long-Lasting Lipstick, Anastasia Beverly Hills’ Brow Wiz, NARS’ Radiant Creamy Concealer, and Rare Beauty’s Warm Wishes Effortless Bronzer Stick.
    — Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of rave
Verb
  • Beyond the tour, SZA also gushed to Kimmel about a lifelong dream coming true—appearing on Sesame Street.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The 46-year-old actor joined Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder on their The Pivot podcast and gushed over the Detroit rapper’s creative genius.
    — Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of gush
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  • On top of this, her mother and sister are fussing about her future relationship status, which leads to them plotting some dates for her.
    — Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The world saw this five-man group as an ideal of friendship, a community working and living together, fussing and fighting but making rough beauty out of it.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
Definition of fuss

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