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
But Nvidia’s employees, who almost all refer to Huang by his first name, are effusive.
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James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
For the record, manager Mike Shildt, who spent a decade in the minor leagues, was effusive in his praise for the Sutter Health Park and the hospitality.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Her backcourt partner, Paopao, was similarly effusive discussing Edwards, Feigan and junior Chloe Kitts.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Editor at large Anne Thompson (who first started attending the festival in 1987, missing only a handful of editions in the interim) was more effusive.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
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James Surowiecki, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
For the record, manager Mike Shildt, who spent a decade in the minor leagues, was effusive in his praise for the Sutter Health Park and the hospitality.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Her backcourt partner, Paopao, was similarly effusive discussing Edwards, Feigan and junior Chloe Kitts.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Editor at large Anne Thompson (who first started attending the festival in 1987, missing only a handful of editions in the interim) was more effusive.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effusive
Adjective
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In a speech that lasted nearly five minutes, an emotional Gaga moved the crowd.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Sabalenka was on emotional autopilot for the first few weeks following her Melbourne meltdown, but Swiatek has suffered the most trauma after accepting a one-month suspension for contamination of a regulated non-prescription medication melatonin late last year.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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He's become incredibly affectionate and loves receiving kisses.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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This dog, who would do best in an active home, loves games of fetch and is also super affectionate.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Chances are its uninhibited critique of privilege, political satire, and wicked social commentary would be softened or edited out.—
Viren Naidu,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2025
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For fashion enthusiasts seeking to experience the brand firsthand, the flagship store promises to be a destination that celebrates the spirit of creative expression and uninhibited style that has become Ann Andelman’s hallmark.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Why was the usually demonstrative Sai so calm and composed on her exit?—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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By the late ’80s, the work got much larger and more demonstrative, with bolder and surprising colors.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Lindsay first joined the city of Aurora alongside outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin when he was first elected in 2017.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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The story starts in 1908, when outgoing President Theodore Roosevelt handpicked a successor, the lawyerly Taft.—
Amity Shlaes,
National Review,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Their parents, too, are likable, loving, hard-working people, a little bossy now and then, but genuinely concerned for their children.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Things in Nature Merely Grow paints a loving portrait of each of her teenage children, who died nearly seven years apart, and details her own battles with depression and suicidal ideation.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
1 May 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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