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Recent Examples of effuse
The enigmatic trophy wife at the center, Michaela, is played not by Nicole Kidman—as is, at this point, stylistic tradition—but by Julianne Moore, effusing lavender mist and toxic insecurity.
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Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025
This foaming formula, which effuses notes of warm vanilla and decadent almond, gently cleans the skin with a cocktail of nourishing oils, including castor, grapeseed, avocado, coconut, and sunflower seed for a healthy dose of antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
As if the sun had decided freckles were simply too mundane for someone like him, his skin seemed to be effused with golden flecks.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
Even though executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias doesn’t want to effuse any notes of panic, the Orioles fit the mold of an aggressive deadline buyer.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
Noxious volcanic gases may also be a problem—in particular, sulfur dioxide, which effuses from shallow magma.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton effused that Gaddafi’s ouster and death marked smart diplomacy at its best.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024
Here are the meadows effusing and fermenting—spontaneously erupting.
—John Kinsella, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Later, as night fell over the festival’s iconic Ferris wheel, a technically audacious 90-minute set from Australia’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard had hardcore fans effusing over the band’s relentless leveling-up.
—James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023
Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025
This foaming formula, which effuses notes of warm vanilla and decadent almond, gently cleans the skin with a cocktail of nourishing oils, including castor, grapeseed, avocado, coconut, and sunflower seed for a healthy dose of antioxidants, vitamins, and fatty acids.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 30 Nov. 2024
As if the sun had decided freckles were simply too mundane for someone like him, his skin seemed to be effused with golden flecks.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
Even though executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias doesn’t want to effuse any notes of panic, the Orioles fit the mold of an aggressive deadline buyer.
—Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024
Noxious volcanic gases may also be a problem—in particular, sulfur dioxide, which effuses from shallow magma.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton effused that Gaddafi’s ouster and death marked smart diplomacy at its best.
—Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024
Here are the meadows effusing and fermenting—spontaneously erupting.
—John Kinsella, The New Yorker, 11 Dec. 2023
Ben Stas for The Boston Globe/The Boston Globe Later, as night fell over the festival’s iconic Ferris wheel, a technically audacious 90-minute set from Australia’s King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard had hardcore fans effusing over the band’s relentless leveling-up.
—James Sullivan, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effuse
Verb
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Leaning over him, Mary drools into Stack’s mouth, her appetite soon his own.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends learning the signs of overheating in dogs such as excessive panting, restlessness, excessive drooling, unsteadiness, or abnormal gum and tongue color.—
Kelsey Monstrola,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The Elite 11 coaches raved about his performance in Thursday’s 7-on-7 competition.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Diners rave over the sour cabbage fish hot pot—hearty, tangy, and loaded with fish, tofu, and vegetables.—
Taryn White,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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In August 2024, Sánchez supported Collins by attending an event for her company, This Is About Humanity. Collins, who is married to former NBA athlete Jarron Collins, gushed about Sánchez and revealed that her friend had donated $1 million to her organization.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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In a joint interview for The Hollywood Reporter, the actress and former journalist gushed over their tight bond over their heritage.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
Verb
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With his pen Tuesday, Polis passed into law one of the year’s most contentious pieces of legislation — which no one, including the governor, had been particularly enthused about.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
5 June 2025
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Make plans with your friends, as Venus enthuses Jupiter on June 4.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Effuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effuse. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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