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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While sorrel inspires its character, this isn’t the sweet holiday drink — instead, hibiscus notes balance the champagne-style effervescence, adding complexity.
—Essence, 18 Nov. 2025
The prevalence of pink pepper gives many winter perfume launches the brightness and effervescence of a bottle of bubbly on New Year’s Eve.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
At the time, the Great Depression wore heavily on Americans, and Temple’s effervescence, wit, and perpetually bright demeanor seemed to give the country hope amid dark days.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025
If the album interludes convey wisdom from Aminé’s dad and late grandfather to the 31-year-old, then the artist’s performance in an Addis Ababa skate park captures the effervescence of an even younger generation.
—Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
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Essence, 18 Nov. 2025
The prevalence of pink pepper gives many winter perfume launches the brightness and effervescence of a bottle of bubbly on New Year’s Eve.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
At the time, the Great Depression wore heavily on Americans, and Temple’s effervescence, wit, and perpetually bright demeanor seemed to give the country hope amid dark days.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2025
If the album interludes convey wisdom from Aminé’s dad and late grandfather to the 31-year-old, then the artist’s performance in an Addis Ababa skate park captures the effervescence of an even younger generation.
—Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 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 5 Dec. 2025.
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