effervescence
noun
ef·fer·ves·cence
ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s 
1
: the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
They produced a still wine …, then put it through a second fermentation to raise the alcohol level and create the effervescence.—
Jim Gordon
Jim Gordon2
: an appealingly lively quality
the effervescence of youth
an actress admired for her energy and effervescence
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The opening sipper, for example, is a vibrant blend of grapefruit, jicama, rose hip, and basil, delivering the crisp effervescence of brut Champagne without a drop of alcohol.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
One Saturday afternoon in March, two dozen tourists representing a near-complete range of the human life span climbed aboard a trolley at Green-Wood and submitted to the effervescence of Marge Raymond, a seasoned singer with a blond updo and sunglasses the size of T-bones.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Another source of awe that particularly resonates with teens is collective effervescence.
—Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
The enduring winner, though, is a 2023 launch, Pacific Chill, which is pure effervescence and optimism.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
One Saturday afternoon in March, two dozen tourists representing a near-complete range of the human life span climbed aboard a trolley at Green-Wood and submitted to the effervescence of Marge Raymond, a seasoned singer with a blond updo and sunglasses the size of T-bones.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Another source of awe that particularly resonates with teens is collective effervescence.
—Deborah Farmer Kris, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
The enduring winner, though, is a 2023 launch, Pacific Chill, which is pure effervescence and optimism.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for effervescence
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“Effervescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescence. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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