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
Sonya and Jason, the inn's effervescent community coordinators seem to have every islander on speed-dial and will plan and replan your itinerary as many times as needed.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Sipwell Rock Steady Winemakers use Champagne-method conditioning to produce delicate carbonation in this effervescent rosé made from pinot noir grapes organically grown in California’s Sonoma Coast.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
Nick and Jules’ sister Portia is a real trip, an alternately flighty and haughty mean girl played to devilishly effervescent perfection by Dickinson scene stealer Gus Birney.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
Bone offers a quiet and mineral calm while Fermented Fizz lifts the palette with an effervescent, tangy green.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Sipwell Rock Steady Winemakers use Champagne-method conditioning to produce delicate carbonation in this effervescent rosé made from pinot noir grapes organically grown in California’s Sonoma Coast.
—Kate Bernot, Outside, 30 Mar. 2026
Nick and Jules’ sister Portia is a real trip, an alternately flighty and haughty mean girl played to devilishly effervescent perfection by Dickinson scene stealer Gus Birney.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
Bone offers a quiet and mineral calm while Fermented Fizz lifts the palette with an effervescent, tangy green.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescent
Adjective
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An outsider romance peppered with gallows humor and bubbling over with giddy optimism, Harold and Maude is a life-affirming, weirdly wonderful film about a rich kid with a death wish and his love affair with an exuberant 79-year-old woman.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their music is an exuberant reminder of how much humans around the world have in common.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Led by Wendy Haddock, an artist and movement educator with over 30 years of teaching experience, this joyful class encourages creativity, confidence, and well-being through movement.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Moon conjoins mischievous Mercury in your 5th House of Celebration, which invites you to engage in joyful self-expression.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Propelled by waves, seawater funnels through narrow slots in the rocks, filling the natural pool with frothy, bubbly water heated by the sun.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted on top, the edges are bubbly, and the center is hot.—
Erin Merhar,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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Noblezada stepped into the role of the tragically vivacious nightclub singer Sally Bowles, but rather than playing her unlikely lover Cliff, Carney was cast as the impishly sinister Emcee of the Kit Kat Club.—
Carey Purcell,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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The summer season calendar is kicking off with a pair of regal indie psych rock acts in Unknown Mortal Orchestra (May 22) and the vivacious Allah-Las returning to the venue for the second year in a row with Mapache’s Sam Blasucci (May 31).—
Aaron Davis,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His voice was in its usual form, bright and buoyant, but with a new heaviness that has creeped in with age.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Numerous cycles later, these remain as buoyant as ever.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But in addition to Cajun, Creole, and soul food institutions, the city continues to welcome new spots serving inventive contemporary Mexican, West African, and Indian cuisines—all which play into the diverse, lively vibe of New Orleans.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Illuminated by fairy lights, the market is small but lively and features several stalls where vendors offer everything from spring rolls, seafood, and meats grilled before your eyes to cocktails, fresh fruit, and desserts.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Our stylists agree that a blunt bob is the ultimate choice for faking a fuller, bouncier appearance on thin hair.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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On April 4, Ogden will take part in the frolicsome, 100 percent amateur Nordic X race at the tiny Cochran’s Ski Area in Vermont.—
Bill Donahue,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Known for her glamorous pursuits and doomed affairs, Princess Margaret has gone down in history as the frolicsome foil to her ever poised and solemn sister, Queen Elizabeth II.—
Maggie Turner,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Effervescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effervescent. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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