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
The track was accompanied by a music video, featuring Boone performing the soulful song while backed by his band and footage from his childhood.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
After teasing the song on a Twitch livestream with the streamer Reggie, fans were quick to clown the pop star for trying to turn a lighthearted track into a soulful ballad.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
From soulful ballads to jazzy rhythms, these timeless tracks will transport attendees back to the essence of Love Jones and its unforgettable vibe.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Stella, with her soulful eyes and gentle heart, is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of dog who loves without judgment.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2025
After teasing the song on a Twitch livestream with the streamer Reggie, fans were quick to clown the pop star for trying to turn a lighthearted track into a soulful ballad.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 May 2025
From soulful ballads to jazzy rhythms, these timeless tracks will transport attendees back to the essence of Love Jones and its unforgettable vibe.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
Stella, with her soulful eyes and gentle heart, is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of dog who loves without judgment.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for soulful
Adjective
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His passionate pursuit of public service, driven by principle and purpose and not self-aggrandizement, was Gerry’s secret sauce.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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The wistful cover makes the case for focusing more on the ballad and less on the power, aspect associated with the passionate love song.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Parks-Ramage doesn’t come to a specific conclusion, and although some of his more righteous characters seem to be firmly on the reproduction-is-immoral side, his depiction of Gabriel’s childlike wonder and imagination is tender and loving.—
Ilana Masad,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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This disorder also affects a parent’s ability to be an attentive and loving caregiver.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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But Tranter and Bartlett said Trump may settle roughly into this range of having an approval rating between 43 percent and 47 percent given the intense polarization of the country, as has been common in the past couple administrations.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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Residents of Maoming, China were treated to a celestial light show earlier this week when a surprise fireball burst to life overhead, illuminating the city before disappearing in an intense flare of light.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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While being affectionate around adults and children, the breed will stand up to threats from strangers.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Everyone will want to have fun and will feel relaxed and affectionate.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Mubi is set to expand its theatrical operations in Italy as Efe Cakarel, CEO of the global streamer, producer and film distributor, recently anticipated in an interview for a Variety cover story.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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Previously, Knives Out movies have done the festival rounds ahead of their theatrical/Netflix stint.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Sweet, fresh, nostalgic, warm, and sensitive-skin-friendly without feeling overly in your face, this, to me, is the quintessential summer scent.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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“Soulful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soulful. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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