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
Crisp lemonade, frozen strawberries, and club soda blend up into a bubbly, effervescent drink that'll tickle your nose and your taste buds.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Not only does this provide balance for the effervescent strawberry note, but helps to ground it and mellow out the juicy sweetness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, the vibe inside the arena has been dulled, with bad basketball, little star power and no effervescent Curry.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Not only does this provide balance for the effervescent strawberry note, but helps to ground it and mellow out the juicy sweetness.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
In recent weeks, the vibe inside the arena has been dulled, with bad basketball, little star power and no effervescent Curry.
—Sports Columnist, San Francisco Chronicle, 5 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescent
Adjective
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The most exuberant farewell event—a dance party at the White House—took place on January 6th.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hothouse The most exuberant of the three new Michaels decor collections, Hothouse leans into the trends of dopamine decor and maximalism, with a particular focus on tropical prints and dramatic floral motifs.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Every seating unfolds to a soundtrack of 90s hip-hop, an unexpected but perfect counterpoint that keeps the room relaxed, energetic, and quietly joyful.—
Lori Fredrich,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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The royal mom shared the same picture to her Instagram on Monday, along with a joyful message below.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Read on as drink pros spill about buzzy, bubbly highballs and how to add them to your happy hour menu this season.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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Bake until filling is bubbly and thickened, about 1 hour, shielding edges as needed to prevent over-browning.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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Both Angela Ingersoll, who played the ever-hopeful Sally, and Michelle Duffy, as the cynical realist Phyllis, pulsed with vivacious energy, playing across from Rapp’s sardonic take on wound-tight Ben and Wallem’s deeply sad exploration of Buddy.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 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
Adjective
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What causes the unstoppable nucleation of bubbles within a body of magma, which can propel hot, buoyant magma through the crust above with soda can–like effervescence?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 May 2026
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Friendly and open, Leon has an energetic, buoyant personality.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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The Tollgate, a pub frequented by hundreds of United supporters on matchdays, is lively even two and a half hours before kick-off.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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That was until this Dutch upstart with his European aesthetic, lively and colorful stores and eye-popping marketing campaigns began to chisel away at their market share.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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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,
21 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
Adjective
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The show starts frolicsome and then morphs into a farce that grows more than a little hellish, NPR critic John Powers writes.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
1 May 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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“Effervescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effervescent. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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