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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
Connected workers are usually extroverted and empathetic networkers who naturally keep in touch and respond to others' needs.
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William Vanderbloemen, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
When not in the heavy stage makeup that blurs the lines between Kikuo and Shunsuke, there is a slight coldness to his affect, especially compared to Yokohama’s more extroverted performance, which constantly calls into question the sincerity of his sentiments.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Gérald Genta Geneva Minute Repeater After exploring the more extroverted side of Gérald Genta’s designs last week, La Fabrique du Temps, Vuitton’s Genevan Manufacture, offered purity.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Her earthy, extroverted manner contrasts with the more reserved, standoffish Starmer, a former human rights lawyer.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
These are the two most energetic, extroverted, and clever Bennet sisters.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So people who are good are far more likely to seem agreeable and conscientious, whereas people who are cool are far more likely to seem adventurous and extroverted and powerful.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
This is especially important given that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted peers.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
William Vanderbloemen, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
When not in the heavy stage makeup that blurs the lines between Kikuo and Shunsuke, there is a slight coldness to his affect, especially compared to Yokohama’s more extroverted performance, which constantly calls into question the sincerity of his sentiments.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Gérald Genta Geneva Minute Repeater After exploring the more extroverted side of Gérald Genta’s designs last week, La Fabrique du Temps, Vuitton’s Genevan Manufacture, offered purity.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Her earthy, extroverted manner contrasts with the more reserved, standoffish Starmer, a former human rights lawyer.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
These are the two most energetic, extroverted, and clever Bennet sisters.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So people who are good are far more likely to seem agreeable and conscientious, whereas people who are cool are far more likely to seem adventurous and extroverted and powerful.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
This is especially important given that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted peers.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
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The figures were outgoing Spanish Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, Santiago Carrillo, head of the Spanish Communist Party, and armed forces chief Manuel Gutiérrez Mellado who, though a frail near-70, got up to order the rebel Guards to lay down their arms.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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She also is not allowed to have a cell phone, but her room has a landline that only makes outgoing calls.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Alex is present as well, but beneath his gregarious personality is deep insecurity and pressure centering on his position at his law firm, his increasingly ballooning debt and a debilitating pain-pill addiction.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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His mother was a gregarious Little League Baseball booster and history buff, but also an alcoholic living in the balance.—
NPR,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ryan Morgan as Lawrence Lefferts, Newland’s snide, yet sociable friend.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite always seeming to be hungry, Clark said Sanaa was a kind, sociable and curious little girl.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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With nearly one-third of Los Angeles County's 10 million residents being foreign-born, the declaration has significant social and economic implications, especially for immigrant and mixed-status families.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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London said she was inspired to run as a first-time candidate because of the current social and political backdrop.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The government shutdown has illustrated, in the starkest terms, Vought’s expansive theory of executive power and his willingness to ignore Congress.—
Andy Kroll,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Buddha bowl highlights fresh greens from the resort’s expansive garden.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, De Lucchi also revamped the work space, creating a more open, convivial and even democratic model.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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The 152-room resort supplies a plethora of activities between trips to the slopes, including morning food markets, hands-on programs for making local Aizu handicrafts, night sky viewing, sake tastings in the convivial sake bar, and a tiled onsen, spa, and pool.—
Adam H. Graham,
AFAR Media,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At her feet is a fantastical winged feline creature, its presence both companionable and uncanny.—
Sally Jane Brown,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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This triumphant greeting was followed by multiple friendly handshakes, a cordial pat or two on the arm, and a companionable stride past an enfilade of American F-22 fighter jets at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The animated pic also included an LGBTQ relationship between Buzz’s best friend and commander, Alisha Hawthorne (voiced by Uzo Aduba), and her wife, Kiko, with glimpses of their life as a couple and an onscreen kiss.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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The animated session felt less like a demonstration and more like a homecoming.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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