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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 key is to make these decisions at the group level so that everyone, including your extroverted friend, buys into the effort.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 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
Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
What Research Says About Quiet Leaders Although corporate stereotypes often favor extroverted traits in leadership, like assertiveness, research challenges that assumption.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Bader especially shines as an extroverted, free-spirited travel journalist, while Molly Shannon and Alan Ruck fully utilize their limited screen time as Poppy's eccentric parents.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Norman spoke with Mixed Asian Media about her role in the show and how playing a hard-working ballet dancer compared to her real-life goofier and more extroverted personality.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Edoardo is more extroverted and very rational, Angelo is more execution-driven.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 3 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
Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
What Research Says About Quiet Leaders Although corporate stereotypes often favor extroverted traits in leadership, like assertiveness, research challenges that assumption.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Bader especially shines as an extroverted, free-spirited travel journalist, while Molly Shannon and Alan Ruck fully utilize their limited screen time as Poppy's eccentric parents.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
Norman spoke with Mixed Asian Media about her role in the show and how playing a hard-working ballet dancer compared to her real-life goofier and more extroverted personality.
—Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Edoardo is more extroverted and very rational, Angelo is more execution-driven.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
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The man known for playing with his heart on his sleeve joins a defensive-minded head coach in a city known for its legendarily outgoing defensive stars.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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From videos showing concert footage of Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson to a live band playing renditions of songs by the Beastie Boys and Marvin Gaye, Friday’s meeting served as a send-off for both the arena and Visit Fort Worth’s outgoing CEO Bob Jameson.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With messenger Mercury trining Jupiter, the Greater Benefic — with Mercury in your communication quadrant and Jupiter in your amicable 7th house — social exchanges carry extra goodwill.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The company announced the news via a video and an official blog post on its social media handles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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