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
Certainly for the running packs of coursing-dog paparazzi, the business of the weekend lay in the effervescent social mix.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The Thursday kickoff has effervescent Bay Area bluegrass/folk royalty Brothers Comatose alongside Paul Thorn and an after-party from the indelible North Mississippi Allstars.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Brunner makes for a magnetic center to the story, her Elle an easy-to-root-for underdog with an effervescent aura, a sweet voice and a chihuahua in tow.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
The verdict: Lovely, balanced, pleasingly effervescent and perfect for a birthday celebration.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
The Thursday kickoff has effervescent Bay Area bluegrass/folk royalty Brothers Comatose alongside Paul Thorn and an after-party from the indelible North Mississippi Allstars.
—Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2025
Brunner makes for a magnetic center to the story, her Elle an easy-to-root-for underdog with an effervescent aura, a sweet voice and a chihuahua in tow.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
The verdict: Lovely, balanced, pleasingly effervescent and perfect for a birthday celebration.
—Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescent
Adjective
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Don Santiago was influenced by the exuberant polkas played by German and Czech oom-pah dance bands in South and Central Texas.—
John Burnett,
NPR,
1 Aug. 2025
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Megalopolis was received with an exuberant reaction on the opening night on the Jersey Shore.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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That spot felt sacred to Sheri – where Sam felt one of the most joyful moments of his life.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
30 July 2025
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There may have been a stray note here or there, but the breezy setting and joyful sound made by so many trumpets made any wobbles float by with the breeze.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Nest Lychee Rose is bubblier and way more rose-forward, Kayali Sparkling Lychee has more fruit variety but less actual lychee somehow.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
8 June 2025
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The difference is subtle, but the fine filter creates milk that's a bit bubblier than the ultrafine filter.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Combine all this with its vivacious powerplant, and I was taken aback by how effortless and daily-ready this monster was to drive.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Brittany Murphy captured hearts as bubbly Molly Morgan, a recurring friend of the Torkelson family known for her vivacious personality.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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That means, as Hercules, buoyant Brady is asked to present little beyond a sweet-natured, naive hunk celebrated for his gym membership and gleaming dentistry.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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Perhaps the most buoyant statistic for Hovland came from his beleaguered short game.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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There are a few giant screens playing sports located towards the back of the restaurant, and lively music, either from the house speakers or in-person entertainers, sets the mood for a fun meal.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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But afterward, the musician’s fans transformed a typically morose event into a lively commemoration of life and music that stretched across Osbourne’s hometown.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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My skin looked bouncier, smoother, and all-around healthier.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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Our testers noted if the beds were really bouncy, as this is usually a sign of limited motion isolation.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Even Bauman’s funniest musical bits get swallowed in the show’s frothy, frolicsome relentlessness.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Even Bauman’s funniest musical bits get swallowed in the show’s frothy, frolicsome relentlessness.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Effervescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effervescent. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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