exuberance
noun
ex·u·ber·ance
ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being exuberant
youthful exuberance
2
: an exuberant act or expression
Examples of exuberance in a Sentence
the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator
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Similarly, Barnes and Saenz de Viteri’s work appears at first all winky smiles, earnest exuberance and breezy dialogue layered over flailing arms, speedy footwork and spoken self-deprecating asides, often set to a Golden Oldies soundtrack.
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Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Without the dampening effect of tariffs, economic optimism might have spilled over into exuberance and higher inflation.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 2 July 2025
Less exuberance, but maybe a touch more satisfaction.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Hope stubbornly clinging on in a dark hiding place, and despite it all, exploding outward with exuberance.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Brian Schaefer
july 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Without the dampening effect of tariffs, economic optimism might have spilled over into exuberance and higher inflation.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 2 July 2025
Less exuberance, but maybe a touch more satisfaction.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Hope stubbornly clinging on in a dark hiding place, and despite it all, exploding outward with exuberance.
—Brienne Walsh, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for exuberance
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“Exuberance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exuberance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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