as in energetic
filled with life and enthusiasm
her ebullient charm an ebullient entertainer
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Recent Examples of ebullient
Which is how a person – an outgoing, strong-willed, ebullient person comes to retire at 16.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In a book, myriad public appearances and a ebullient Instagram feed (featuring her 96-year-old mother), Kerry Burnight suggests that wisdom, humor, compassion and even grace await us all.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Boz was an ebullient and energetic storyteller and conversationalist.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
This was not like the Philadelphia Eagles’ ebullient release of relief and validation one year ago in New Orleans.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In a book, myriad public appearances and a ebullient Instagram feed (featuring her 96-year-old mother), Kerry Burnight suggests that wisdom, humor, compassion and even grace await us all.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Boz was an ebullient and energetic storyteller and conversationalist.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
This was not like the Philadelphia Eagles’ ebullient release of relief and validation one year ago in New Orleans.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebullient
Adjective
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Outside of work, Porter loves to spend time with his wife and very energetic 2 year old son.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Smith was bubbly and energetic, loved by her family and friends at Highland Park Academy, Maddox said.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Family discussions will be lively.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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By night, Ora’s lemon-yellow booths and terrazzo-crazy paving become a lively setting for Greco-Italian chef Ettore Botrini’s accessible but accomplished menu.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Google suggests using the AI tools in Vids to create animated party flyers, business sizzle reels, or a video greeting card.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The popularity of the cards led to the creation of a toy line, which then spurred animated TV specials and, eventually, a TV series.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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Altman has also hosted smaller groups of friends at his properties, gatherings that have included, in at least one instance, a spirited game of strip poker.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Before her political career, Metayer Bowen was a confident, spirited teenager whose smile lit up the room, said Jessica Mund, a fellow classmate at Coral Springs Charter School.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Raleigh's homer was the only hit allowed by deGrom over five innings in his 250th career start, ranking 18th among active pitchers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Boise State will continue to be active in the transfer portal, having to retool after losing all five starters, three of whom entered the portal themselves.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Contending visions of the attorney general’s job Bondi’s tenure illustrates the conflicting visions of what an attorney general should do that animate today’s American politics.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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The self is made of memories but can also shape them — an animate sculpture able to rework its own clay.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the evenings, couples make googly eyes over bubbly crust pizzas the size of truck tires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Harmony and an enthusiastic attitude between soldiers are preferred and essential, especially in combat.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clips have accumulated millions of views and many enthusiastic comments from Western audiences.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Ebullient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullient. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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