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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The visual adjustment seems intended to establish Rose’s emotional distance from her family.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Goldendoodles, a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle, are popular for their affectionate nature, intelligence, and often hypoallergenic coats.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Together, these studies indicate that boys may be especially sensitive to the quality of early caregiving—an argument to both increase social support for families and resist dubious assumptions that boys do not require substantial affectionate nurturing.—
Joshua Coleman,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 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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City will also surely sign a replacement for the outgoing De Bruyne.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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When Pugh joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Yelena Belova, she was introduced as the heir apparent to Scarlett Johansson’s outgoing Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These institutions make our lives sweet, loving and creative, rather than nasty, brutish and short.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2025
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These passages also reinforced his vision of a more inclusive and loving church, one that follows the example set by Jesus in the Gospels.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Effusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effusive. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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