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also extraverted
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a job in a research lab that is probably not well suited to an extroverted person
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Recent Examples of extroverted
Here’s what makes this personality type so underrated and more successful than their extroverted and introverted peers.
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Stefan Falk, Contributor, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
On paper, the premise — a sheltered woman learns late in life to embrace a more adventurous, extroverted version of herself — sounds too cute by half.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The findings showed that dog people tend to be more extroverted and tough-minded than cat people.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
One extroverted child approached our group by walking up to us and speaking.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Sometimes the most confident and extroverted C-suite representatives turn to jabbering wrecks when a camera is placed in front of them.
—Nikos Lemanis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Demure was a response to brat’s extroverted display, one that favored modesty over flamboyance.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Compared with the Palisades side’s extroverted, big personality, Alpine still feels like an unassuming locals’ hill, with a trail map that looks underfed.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Stefan Falk, Contributor, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
On paper, the premise — a sheltered woman learns late in life to embrace a more adventurous, extroverted version of herself — sounds too cute by half.
—Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The findings showed that dog people tend to be more extroverted and tough-minded than cat people.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
One extroverted child approached our group by walking up to us and speaking.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Sometimes the most confident and extroverted C-suite representatives turn to jabbering wrecks when a camera is placed in front of them.
—Nikos Lemanis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Demure was a response to brat’s extroverted display, one that favored modesty over flamboyance.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Compared with the Palisades side’s extroverted, big personality, Alpine still feels like an unassuming locals’ hill, with a trail map that looks underfed.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
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City will also surely sign a replacement for the outgoing De Bruyne.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Mercury joins the sun in your friendship zone on May 10, making the middle of the month a much more outgoing and exciting period.—
Nina Kahn,
StyleCaster,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the real lives of Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, Seasoned follows the delightfully tumultuous relationship and life of this successful, gregarious, deeply committed, slightly insane married couple..—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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Based on the real lives of Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody, Seasoned follows the delightfully tumultuous relationship and life of this successful, gregarious, deeply committed, slightly insane married couple.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many involve Hitler suddenly transforming into a charming, sociable fellow.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2025
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For more sociable dogs, another good option is day care.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ana de Armas and Cruise were seen strolling through a park in a video and photo captured by a social media user.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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This region is home to the greatest share of women having children at 40 and older — a trend that experts chalk up to a combination of economic opportunity, progressive social norms and access to reproductive technology.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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In addition, drawings, prints, paintings, design objects and archival material from U.S.-based public and private collections offer an in-depth look at her expansive output and its inspirations.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Born in Kano, Nigeria, and now based in Antwerp, Belgium, the multidisciplinary artist has spent decades constructing an expansive and dynamic oeuvre that resists easy categorization.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Famous for that was the cordial and convivial nature of the relationship between Republican President Ronald Reagan and Democrat Speaker of the House Thomas P. ‘Tip’ O’Neill.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The view at Downing Street following the prime minister’s convivial meeting with Trump is that the U.K. could be the bridge between the U.S. and Europe amid a deteriorating relationship between the European Union and the White House.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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The opera is too domesticated, earthbound, and companionable to convey that extreme bleakness.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Looney Tunes film, featuring Forte and John Cena opposite an animated Wile E. Coyote, became the most talked about movie in Hollywood in late 2023 when The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Warner Bros. intended to scrap the movie as part of a $115 million writedown.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fox’s rollout includes return dates for animated series like Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy, as well as premieres for reality programs including MasterChef (returning for a 15th season dubbed Dynamic Duos) and unscripted newbie The Snake, hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies.—
Rebecca Luther,
TVLine,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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