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also extraverted
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a job in a research lab that is probably not well suited to an extroverted person
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Recent Examples of extroverted
But what made the extraverted Dickinson a fit for Iron Maiden was his unstoppable drive.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Bishop is this wise, fearless character, and Alamo and G are a bit more extroverted.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
The long story short is that my parents are very extroverted, wife is not.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.
—Avani Kumar, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Esparza takes pride in being loud and extroverted.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Somehow, though, the passionate extroverted character triggered something deep inside Penn; his Milk is occasionally awkward, incredibly warm, and fearlessly energetic.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
This was fresh, extroverted pop that managed to capture something true and complex about social life.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Couple his extroverted on-pitch personality and his, in theory, imposing 6ft 4in (195cm) frame that can be equally languid and driving in style, Onana should have all the characteristics to play among the elite.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
Bishop is this wise, fearless character, and Alamo and G are a bit more extroverted.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
The long story short is that my parents are very extroverted, wife is not.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.
—Avani Kumar, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Esparza takes pride in being loud and extroverted.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Somehow, though, the passionate extroverted character triggered something deep inside Penn; his Milk is occasionally awkward, incredibly warm, and fearlessly energetic.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
This was fresh, extroverted pop that managed to capture something true and complex about social life.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Couple his extroverted on-pitch personality and his, in theory, imposing 6ft 4in (195cm) frame that can be equally languid and driving in style, Onana should have all the characteristics to play among the elite.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
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Might want to take a peek at the weather in Cancun, too, though trip prices this time of year might be expensive given the Sixers just bought the latest outgoing flight.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Reform came second and Labour a distant third in one of its most historic heartlands, with outgoing First Minister Eluned Morgan losing her seat.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Prior to her death, Katherine built a career as a licensed clinical social worker in Los Angeles, focusing on therapy and mental health advocacy after studying psychology at New York University and earning a master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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In another tape, also viewed by social workers, Guojun enters a classroom shortly after a teacher has kicked and pummelled his four-year-old son to the ground.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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