EFFERVESCENCE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

effervescence

noun

Definition of effervescence

as in vivacity

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Recent Examples of effervescence With a steady stream of tiny bubbles, aromas of strawberry, marzipan, and honeysuckle set the scene for brilliant effervescence and peach, pomegranate, and lavender flavors with a closing note of brioche. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 June 2026 Robb explained that groups require four elements to reach collective effervescence, religious or otherwise. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 19 June 2026 Je Ne Sais Quoi for Presentation at Work You want to look professional and put together while still letting your own effervescence shine through. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 And, of course, some good ‘ol collective effervescence. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for effervescence

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Noun

His obvious wig — made even more obvious since the actor is quite famously bald — still has more vivacity than the film’s tepid choreography.

— Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026
Today, that sense of resilience and vivacity is more relevant than ever.

— Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

Definition of vivacity

Noun

The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

The combat scenes, frequently pitting Latif’s sharpened steel against more popular American weaponry, are staged with whirling verve, wit and, best of all, balletic coherence.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
These retain a striking amount of verve and complexity, and taste fresh enough to use raw.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of verve

Noun

At that pace, Earth’s night doubles in brightness about every eight years.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
The rocky planet's exceptional brightness is a side effect of its dense atmosphere, which veils the planet's surface beneath dense sulphuric acid clouds that reflect 70% of incoming sunlight back out into space, according to MIT.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

The company did not publish comparative data on buoyancy, deployment time or field performance between the two generations.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
BentiX The drone is designed to work in both salt and freshwater, with two ballast compartments that can be used to adjust its buoyancy as needed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of buoyancy

Noun

As a result, horologists decided to add sparkle to bridges, plates, and rotors rather than the regulating organ—up until now, that is.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026
There are plenty of glitzy parties at Venice Film Festival, but none with quite the same sparkle as Miu Miu’s annual dinner at Ca' Corner della Regina.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of sparkle

Noun

The luxe corduroy fabric also has a soft sheen, giving casual outfits instant pizzazz.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
Antonelli fought through the order with all his usual pizzazz, picking off drivers one by one with very little resistance before then pulling clear.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of pizzazz

Noun

Combs was a beacon of inspiration not just for the Black community, but for those who admired the classic American spirit of forging one’s own destiny.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Taylor Swift showed her team spirit—in the form of jewelry—at Travis Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs game against the Indianapolis Colts.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of spirit

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