effervescence

noun

Definition of effervescencenext
as in vivacity

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Recent Examples of effervescence 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 The effervescence from the lemon lime soda gives the cake its loft. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for effervescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescence
  1. vivacity
  2. cheerfulness
  3. verve
  4. brightness
  5. buoyancy
  6. sparkle
  7. pizzazz
  8. spirit
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
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.
    — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • Neighboring Eastern Caribbean music styles—Bouyon from Dominica, Jab Jab tunes from Grenada—are staples in Antigua, adding to the frenetic verve on the road.
    — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Many Acura buyers are looking for the driving verve that Honda models offer coupled with more premium interiors.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of verve
Noun
  • These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
  • That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • As each bubble traps more gas, its buoyancy increases until the bubble floats to the surface.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Holland holds onto his buoyancy even as his character battles the blues.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of buoyancy
Noun
  • The sparkle in her eyes had dulled and her smile seemed forced.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Blunt even added long, shimmering drop earrings for a subtle hit of sparkle.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparkle
Noun
  • Danielsen Lie was cast as Philip, who outpaces his best friend in the pursuit of literary success only to unravel with equal pizzazz.
    — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This isn’t a wearable designed to be under the spotlight, and therefore low weight is more important than design pizzazz.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of pizzazz
Noun
  • The mini bar—located inside a gorgeous wooden cabinet—was filled with local spirits like pox, a Mayan liquor made of corn, sugar cane, and wheat, and Mayalen Guerrero mezcal in a bottle so beautiful I was tempted to sneak it back in my suitcase.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Drinkwitz has said Hardy is in good spirits throughout his recovery, even having his son accompany him to rehab.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirit

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