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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
The same could not be said about Angela Rayner, his former deputy prime minister, whose earthy, extroverted manner appeals to many young Labour voters and old-fashioned socialists.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But what made the extraverted Dickinson a fit for Iron Maiden was his unstoppable drive.
—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
Instead, otroverts—who often appear extroverted, Kaminski says—are defined by a feeling of otherness.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 13 Mar. 2026
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
But what made the extraverted Dickinson a fit for Iron Maiden was his unstoppable drive.
—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
Instead, otroverts—who often appear extroverted, Kaminski says—are defined by a feeling of otherness.
—Jamie Friedlander Serrano, Time, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
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McMahon’s post earlier on Friday had amplified a scathing letter from Scott criticizing UF’s presidential search as overly secretive and bashed the university over the substantial $2 million severance payout now owed to outgoing Interim President Donald Landry.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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On May 21, USA TODAY reached out to a number listed as Kean's in records and with his voice as the outgoing message.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Like wasps and bees, ants are social and live in a colony with one or more queens.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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The result can be seen in Al-Mina camp, a tent city abutting Obeid’s northern entrance that is now hosting no fewer than 49,000 people, with more coming by the day, said Mounir Ibrahim, a social researcher with the government.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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