as in emotional
showing feeling freely
often effusive no matter what the occasion, they are even more so at weddings and funerals
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Recent Examples of effusive
During the flight to the Netherlands, Mr. Trump posted an effusive note from NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte congratulating him on his actions in Iran and on the new NATO defense spending levels.
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Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2025
That’s unlikely to change regardless of Haliburton’s health because his effusive, contagious personality even in the face of adversity will continue to be a key feature for Indiana.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
The rides were made available to a select group of Tesla fans, according to Dan Ives, a tech analyst with Wedbush Securities and an effusive Tesla bull, and Joey Klender, who writes for the site Teslarati.com.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Speaking ahead of Haslem, Morris did not have to be as diplomatic and was effusive as the Heat being best for Durant, with the Suns believed to be working with Durant toward a mutually agreeable landing spot.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 June 2025
That’s unlikely to change regardless of Haliburton’s health because his effusive, contagious personality even in the face of adversity will continue to be a key feature for Indiana.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
The rides were made available to a select group of Tesla fans, according to Dan Ives, a tech analyst with Wedbush Securities and an effusive Tesla bull, and Joey Klender, who writes for the site Teslarati.com.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Speaking ahead of Haslem, Morris did not have to be as diplomatic and was effusive as the Heat being best for Durant, with the Suns believed to be working with Durant toward a mutually agreeable landing spot.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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Faces and words may fade, but their emotional residue frequently lingers.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Reducing Teen Obesity Through Stress-Informed Meal Design Faced with a surge in emotional eating and rising obesity rates among teens, one student tackled a deeply personal and widely neglected problem: The link between academic stress and chronic overeating.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Arguments between the two are a daily occurrence, though affectionate reconciliations are nearly as frequent.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The couple could be seen chatting and laughing, and at one point, the Amazing Spider-Man star planted an affectionate kiss on the A Complete Unknown actress’ face.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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While this is a very rural area, the fire has triggered some road closures and evacuations, mainly to ensure that fire resources have uninhibited access to manage the fire.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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Wiley’s expressive voice is full of color and animation befitting Gauguin’s bold use of color, native island themes, and uninhibited lifestyle.—
AudioFile Magazine
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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Alexander Zverev Loses at Wimbledon and Might Need Therapy Alexander Zverev isn’t the most demonstrative of players at the best of times, but the German is going through the worst of times.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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In our culture there’s little more demonstrative action of a parent’s lack of control than having their child drive away in a 4,000-pound hunk of metal on their own.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Joining in the festivities is outgoing French student Chloé (Cécile Matignon, hugely appealing), ostensibly in a relationship but flirting brazenly with Nicolau, who even after a few beers is too mournful to pick up the signals.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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All three candidates launched campaigns in April to fill the vacancy of outgoing Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 July 2025
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The actress not only received laughs as the loving and witty wife of her husband, George, but also made television history.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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More from Think Texas: 'Loyal and loving native son': Ben Johnson writes compelling yet critical history of Texas The Runaway Scrape set the mold.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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