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
Kasi Lemmons’ historical drama was divisive, but the soulful portrayal of the character was the one thing most everyone agreed on.
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Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Also new to the resort: a seasonal salt picking experience that celebrates nature and the soulful connection between land, sea, and the local people.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article The Bay Area has several restaurants serving flavorful, smoky, deeply soulful Afghan cuisine.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Baxter, a sweet pup with soulful eyes, is healing at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in Corpus Christi, according to a Feb. 16 Facebook post.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025
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Sezin Koehler, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Also new to the resort: a seasonal salt picking experience that celebrates nature and the soulful connection between land, sea, and the local people.
—Laura Begley Bloom, AFAR Media, 27 Feb. 2025
Loading your audio article The Bay Area has several restaurants serving flavorful, smoky, deeply soulful Afghan cuisine.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2025
Baxter, a sweet pup with soulful eyes, is healing at the Gulf Coast Humane Society in Corpus Christi, according to a Feb. 16 Facebook post.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
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And Mahnaz Ispahani Bartos, who has built a passionate following of serious collectors with her Mahnaz Collection of rare jewelry, is now bringing vintage watches into the mix.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
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Dr Margie Warrell is a leadership coach, author and keynote speaker who is passionate about helping women lead boldly.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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As far as Rich, 71, is concerned, Brock hasn't strayed far from his always complicated, but loving, blended family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even if your partner is loving and dependable, trust requires vulnerability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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This film transitions between moments of intense governmental and political drama, and moments of sympathetic, emotional anguish with the Hernandez family.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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This is due to the bodywork, interior work, and intense customization required to retrofit a new drivetrain under an old body.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers suggest that when romantic partners are more physically affectionate, people feel safer in their relationships.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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During a visit to his Elmhurst home, Farr was affectionate to his mother and to his caregiver and companion, Kareem Stevenson.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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The team’s credits encompass decades of work on theatrical trailers.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2025
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The release will blend traditional theatrical methods with innovative Direct To Audience strategies, redefining the distribution landscape for independent films.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Mocha Mist channels caramel’s charm and curiosity, the Organic Basics collaborator said, while Brûlée Brown is a rich, warm sophisticated shade.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, the Tigers seem to have set themselves up for warmer days ahead.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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