exuded; exuding
1
: to cause to ooze or spread out in all directions
2
: to display conspicuously or abundantly
exudes charm
Examples of exude in a Sentence
Pine trees exude a sticky substance.
The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.
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Animal-print swimwear—like zebra stripes, cheetah spots, and leopard print—was paired with oversized hats, headscarves, and kimonos, creating a collection that exudes fierce confidence.
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Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Netanyahu exudes preternatural confidence in his powers of manipulation.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Because Sterling exudes decency as a human being, and this character is so hard and quiet and [an] old-school action hero.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Inside, materials such as iroko wood, polished steel, and glazed artisanal tiles exude the feel of a summer day at the seashore.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Netanyahu exudes preternatural confidence in his powers of manipulation.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
Because Sterling exudes decency as a human being, and this character is so hard and quiet and [an] old-school action hero.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Inside, materials such as iroko wood, polished steel, and glazed artisanal tiles exude the feel of a summer day at the seashore.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for exude
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“Exude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exude. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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