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
  • How is one not enamored of the Dutch fans’ togetherness and cheerfulness, or the costumes and smiles of the Japanese fans?
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
  • Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • That bite and raw intensity produce some of the album’s standout moments, transmuting jungle’s physicality across a wide emotional range with poetic verve and Nia’s woody, vulnerable, yet strident timbre.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
  • Carrick’s side lacked their usual verve in their captain’s absence on Saturday, but the £35million ($47m) deal to bring Youri Tielemans to Old Trafford brings new creative options for a team with further room to develop.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of verve
Noun
  • Slim loafers contrast your outfit’s baggy proportions, and white socks provide just the right pop of brightness.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 20 July 2026
  • The glasses feature dual micro OLED displays that combine to bring a merged 1920 x 1080 display in front of your eyes, with 1,200 nits of peak brightness and a 120-Hz refresh rate.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • One Olympic swimming team in the nineteen-seventies is said to have considered administering helium enemas, for buoyancy.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • This detail matters a lot, since fighting buoyancy would burn through limited battery power fast.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Definition of buoyancy
Noun
  • Classic ballet flats keep Bermuda shorts feeling polished but unfussy, especially when styled with an embellished pair that adds just a hint of sparkle.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 15 July 2026
  • With binoculars in hand, linger a little longer among the Pleiades and the nearby celestial jewels—an ancient sparkle waiting quietly above the waking world.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of sparkle
Noun
  • Mextly Couzin’s lighting ushers in old-fashioned Broadway pizzazz when needed.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • And don’t forget to wear these star earrings to add a little pizzazz to this festive off-duty outfit.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of pizzazz
Noun
  • The finished bottle is aimed at drinkers looking for a wine-style alternative rather than a mocktail or spirit substitute.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • And for a distinct touch of local character, step into Appalachian Root Works, a boutique and wellness space with an eclectic indie spirit.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026
Definition of spirit

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