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Recent Examples of extroverted Here’s what makes this personality type so underrated and more successful than their extroverted and introverted peers. Stefan Falk, Contributor, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025 Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted. Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 On paper, the premise — a sheltered woman learns late in life to embrace a more adventurous, extroverted version of herself — sounds too cute by half. Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 The findings showed that dog people tend to be more extroverted and tough-minded than cat people. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 One extroverted child approached our group by walking up to us and speaking. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025 Sometimes the most confident and extroverted C-suite representatives turn to jabbering wrecks when a camera is placed in front of them. Nikos Lemanis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Demure was a response to brat’s extroverted display, one that favored modesty over flamboyance. Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Compared with the Palisades side’s extroverted, big personality, Alpine still feels like an unassuming locals’ hill, with a trail map that looks underfed. Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
  • City will also surely sign a replacement for the outgoing De Bruyne.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • 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
  • That works for me, both with their gregarious personalities and high degrees of confidence.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Plenty of players come through New York that can’t wait to get out, but Alonso’s gregarious nature, his desire to be part of the community and, of course, his game-breaking home runs, have endeared him to the fanbase.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The hallmarks of extraversion include being sociable and assertive, as well as expressing more positive emotions and seeking more stimulation than the opposite personality – the more reserved and risk-averse introverts.
    Virginia Thomas, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Puppy schools serve a dual purpose: fostering confident and sociable behaviors in young dogs and enhancing the bond between pet and owner through structured learning experiences.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The 2024 Pew Research survey found that a majority (59%) of people who opposed social reforms in the church attended Mass at least once a week.
    Katie Landeck, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Now the distinction here is that in noncompetitive social interactions, it is largely agreed that expressing gratitude is a positive emotion.
    Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Where investors may be most concerned for Microsoft is in the company's expansive customer base and whether Trump's trade policies will lead clients to cut spending on products.
    Ari Levy, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Nestled between 14th Street and 10th Avenue, just West of the High Line and just south of Little Island Park, the venue’s expansive windows offer a view of these iconic destinations.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Famous for that was the cordial and convivial nature of the relationship between Republican President Ronald Reagan and Democrat Speaker of the House Thomas P. ‘Tip’ O’Neill.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The view at Downing Street following the prime minister’s convivial meeting with Trump is that the U.K. could be the bridge between the U.S. and Europe amid a deteriorating relationship between the European Union and the White House.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.
    Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The opera is too domesticated, earthbound, and companionable to convey that extreme bleakness.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The Looney Tunes film, featuring Forte and John Cena opposite an animated Wile E. Coyote, became the most talked about movie in Hollywood in late 2023 when The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Warner Bros. intended to scrap the movie as part of a $115 million writedown.
    Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Fox’s rollout includes return dates for animated series like Bob’s Burgers and Family Guy, as well as premieres for reality programs including MasterChef (returning for a 15th season dubbed Dynamic Duos) and unscripted newbie The Snake, hosted by comedian Jim Jefferies.
    Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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