as in playfulness
the quality of being cheerful and full of energy
The children's ebullience was charming at first, but it could be tiring after a few hours.
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Recent Examples of ebullience
Those in Roosevelt’s orbit invariably commented on the twenty-sixth president’s unusual energy if not ebullience.
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Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
The project’s ebullience also gave the field of architecture, which had been busy rehashing postmodernism, a swift, deconstructivist kick in the rear—showcasing the swooping forms that were now feasible with ever more sophisticated design technologies.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
Palantir delivered blockbuster quarterly earnings on Monday that topped analyst estimates and sent CEO Alex Karp’s trademark ebullience into overdrive, even if the company’s stock didn’t follow along for the ride.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Brazilian photojournalists on either side, both women, hugged me in an eruption of ebullience in the Lumière.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
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Literary Hub, 16 Dec. 2025
The project’s ebullience also gave the field of architecture, which had been busy rehashing postmodernism, a swift, deconstructivist kick in the rear—showcasing the swooping forms that were now feasible with ever more sophisticated design technologies.
—Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
Palantir delivered blockbuster quarterly earnings on Monday that topped analyst estimates and sent CEO Alex Karp’s trademark ebullience into overdrive, even if the company’s stock didn’t follow along for the ride.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Brazilian photojournalists on either side, both women, hugged me in an eruption of ebullience in the Lumière.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ebullience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebullience
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While this might rankle a certain type of science fiction reader who expects rigorous world building and a straightforward plot, Unferth’s playfulness injects new life into some trusty old tropes that have calcified into clichés.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Yet despite the playfulness of the brand, this is very serious liquid.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2026
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For much of her defining run, Lizzo was emblematic of an idyllic extramusical experiment, her songs a wellspring for yas queen enthusiasm.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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Exercise can build social connections Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
Donna Blankinship,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Last season, Gray may have forced things in his eagerness to make a play, resulting in a costly mistake.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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There was an irony to his eagerness.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
14 Aug. 2025
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In each case, winds were generally below Red Flag Warning criteria, yet the extreme heat combined with buoyancy greatly offset the sub-marginal wind to create explosive fire behavior and the growth of large fires.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The White House has since announced a deal with Japan, and continued buoyancy in the market suggests that investors believe more rollbacks and carve outs are to come.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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“Ebullience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullience. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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