as in exuberant
joyously unrestrained
candidates for positions on the cheerleading squad should have naturally effervescent personalities
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Recent Examples of effervescent
In late April, a group of women with jangly earrings and effervescent energy sat in a beer garden in San Antonio with plastic cups of red wine in front of them.
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
If perfume had a color, this one would definitely be a bright, effervescent orange.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The band – the effervescent Stefani, bassist Tony Kanal, drummer Adrian Young, guitarist Tom Dumont and two prodigiously talented utility players on horns, keyboards and backing vocals – landed at the technological unicorn of a venue May 6 for the first of an 18-show residency.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The tablets are effervescent and dissolve in water to create a low-calorie electrolyte drink positioned for daily hydration and endurance support rather than as a high-sugar sports drink replacement.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 20 May 2026
If perfume had a color, this one would definitely be a bright, effervescent orange.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026
The band – the effervescent Stefani, bassist Tony Kanal, drummer Adrian Young, guitarist Tom Dumont and two prodigiously talented utility players on horns, keyboards and backing vocals – landed at the technological unicorn of a venue May 6 for the first of an 18-show residency.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 May 2026
The tablets are effervescent and dissolve in water to create a low-calorie electrolyte drink positioned for daily hydration and endurance support rather than as a high-sugar sports drink replacement.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescent
Adjective
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From courtside catchphrases to his podcast and decades on Bulls broadcasts, King became a unifying, exuberant voice for generations of Chicago basketball fans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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My mother’s world is held together by small, joyful acts of togetherness.—
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The telegram’s design is joyful and vivid, featuring illustrations of tiny hands tossing multi-colored hats and flowers into the air in a gesture of congratulation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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And some of us know that a crisp, bubbly ginger ale is by far the best drink at 36,000 feet.—
Andrea Romano,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Davies is older now, so perhaps that bubbly side will not return.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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On June 17, vivacious Venus will clash with Pluto retrograde, creating tension around passion, power and rage.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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The vivacious hue is warm, energizing, and impossible to ignore.—
Kathryn O'Shea-Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Earthfoam’s Organic Mattress is a smart pick for anyone who wants a more eco-friendly mattress with a buoyant latex feel.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
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In March, during their final match in Uzbekistan before the World Cup, the atmosphere was loud, buoyant and joyous.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The Fairmont draws a diverse crowd—from business travelers to couples celebrating anniversaries, to casual visitors—creating a lively but laid-back atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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The blueberry layer brings deep sweetness and vibrant color, while Meyer lemon adds a floral brightness that keeps the parfaits tasting fresh and lively.—
Laura Mclively,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Police in Waco, Texas, found themselves in an unusually bouncy pursuit to recapture a runaway kangaroo.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Niacinamide brightens and balances, while collagen, squalane, and adenosine work together to contribute to a hydrated, bouncier-looking complexion.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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These wall drawings—at the Colby College Museum of Art in Waterville, Maine, in 2024; the Art Institute of Chicago, in 2025; and Houston’s Menil Collection, in 2025—were all temporary, like frolicsome mirages.—
Jeremy Lybarger,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The vitality of her language, its frolicsome dance with personification, communicates its own resistance in the face of an indifferent world, exploited by imperialist greed and barbaric, militant might.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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“Effervescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effervescent. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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