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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Their seltzer is the punk band of effervescence—a Clash album played on a turntable with deluxe Wharfedale W90 speakers.
—Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
The collective effervescence could not be contained.
—Raúl E. Zegarra, Time, 17 May 2025
Gabriel gave other examples of how schools can promote collective effervescence on campus.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Our brains and bodies yearn for collective effervescence.
—Florence Williams, Outside Online, 11 May 2025
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Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
The collective effervescence could not be contained.
—Raúl E. Zegarra, Time, 17 May 2025
Gabriel gave other examples of how schools can promote collective effervescence on campus.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Our brains and bodies yearn for collective effervescence.
—Florence Williams, Outside Online, 11 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 2 Jul. 2025.
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