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Recent Examples of effervescence
Laced with streams of delicate bubbles that appear to rise, dance, and fizz inside each form, these vessels show their effervescence as frozen in flight, lending even still water a celebratory air.
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Stirring it with instant espresso powder noticeably decreases the effervescence, before the dense richness of the heavy cream all but buries it.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
In the traditional method, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which creates its effervescence and pressure, as well as that trademark cork pop.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
While sorrel inspires its character, this isn’t the sweet holiday drink — instead, hibiscus notes balance the champagne-style effervescence, adding complexity.
—Essence, 18 Nov. 2025
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Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 4 Jan. 2026
Stirring it with instant espresso powder noticeably decreases the effervescence, before the dense richness of the heavy cream all but buries it.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
In the traditional method, the wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle, which creates its effervescence and pressure, as well as that trademark cork pop.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
While sorrel inspires its character, this isn’t the sweet holiday drink — instead, hibiscus notes balance the champagne-style effervescence, adding complexity.
—Essence, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescence
Noun
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Javier Ignacio is both soothing and snippy as the Beast’s confidante Cogsworth, a clock, while Cameron Monroe Thomas adds vivacity to the dour castle as the feather duster Babette.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Foxx — whose extensive auditions for the role included a piano session with Charles himself — brought vivacity to an otherwise standard biopic chronicling the singer's tumultuous life.—
Devan Coggan,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Half critic, half concierge, Edwards’ round-ups are generally distinguished by a cheerfulness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His movies exude eagerness, energy, verve in storytelling, and unmitigated confidence in the emotional power of the cinema itself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another entry in our recent deluge of ironic gorefests, Over Your Dead Body doesn’t really give us anything new, although for its first half at least, the picture gets by on some verve and a modicum of intelligence.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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This setup will prove both aesthetically pleasing and functional, bringing welcome brightness to the yard at night.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tackle the Light Fixtures Porch lighting attracts bugs and collects dust, dimming the brightness over time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The curves suggest a much plusher seat, and the negative space detail through the base give the lounge chair a buoyancy that contradicts its material.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its three communities of Topsail Beach, North Topsail Beach, and Surf City each have their own signature sparkle.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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For sapphires and emeralds, color is typically the most important, while for diamonds, experts prioritize cut and clarity to achieve optimal sparkle.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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Rear headrest pillows, Nappa leather piping and chrome accents on the B-pillar air vents add more pizzazz to the luxurious interior.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Here's another example of an outdoor movie theater setup that will add pizzazz to the backyard.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
28 Apr. 2026
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For the cover of the May 11 & 18, 2026, special issue, themed around America’s 250th birthday, the cartoonist Barry Blitt portrays George Washington, the country’s first President, caught in the spirit of the moment.—
Françoise Mouly,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Mayor Mamdani was elected with that spirit at the center of his agenda.—
Jonathan Timm,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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“Effervescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effervescence. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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