exudes

Definition of exudesnext
present tense third-person singular of exude
as in oozes
to flow forth slowly through small openings a sticky resin exudes from the bark of the tree

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Recent Examples of exudes This satisfying tactic works in any size space and exudes a sense of cleanliness and old charm. Macie Stump, Southern Living, 10 May 2026 The silhouette leans toward straight-legged, but with a roomy, relaxed twist that exudes effortless style. Claire West, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Dating to 1883, the estate exudes both Victorian luxury and country charm in its rooms and shared spaces. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 6 May 2026 The light, pastel-like shade captures Pisces' affinity with the sea and is instantly calming and rejuvenating, while the yellow undertone exudes the energy and dynamism of the ocean. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026 The château’s striking original facade somehow melds serendipitously with the contemporary interior, which exudes calm thanks to natural stone, fine woods, and muted fabrics throughout. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The steel is a reinforcement of the ring’s architectural structure and draws from Rome’s ancient columns, while the gold exudes both warmth and definition. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 Everything about this watch exudes exclusivity through subtle nods to the history of the Daytona. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026 This British name just exudes a sense of sophistication. Lydia Wang, Parents, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
  • Delane is a high-floor player who oozes confidence and will have no problems entering a serious, championship-level operation in Kansas City.
    Jesse Newell, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Amanda oozes pick-me energy, unable to build self-esteem from within, instead begging for validation through desirability, something that will always be a slippery slope for someone in a monogamous relationship.
    Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
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  • There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Apr. 2026
  • On the illustrious campus of Kingston College, prestige drips off students, faculty and architecture.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
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  • In Berbatov’s view, a lack of continuity leads to instability within a club, which eventually seeps into the dressing room.
    Elias Burke, New York Times, 7 May 2026
  • The strawberries get super syrupy and sweet with just a little tang from the lemon, and that flavor seeps into the biscuits in the best way.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Included in this luxury is the Eclipse pool, which seamlessly flows from indoor to outdoor, and totally riddled with kids.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • Rather than asking how individuals can adapt, this approach examines how leadership dynamics, communication flows, and operational pressure interact to influence thinking, perception, and decision-making.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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  • That, in turn, depends on controlling water flow and pressure as the liquid percolates through the coffee grounds.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Reznik said while the San Gabriel River system and adjacent spreading grounds, stretching from Irwindale to Long Beach, work exceptionally well, capturing 90% of the local runoff that percolates into underground basins for later use, that’s not true of some other waterways in the county.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • Swiss skier Melanie Meillard weeps in the arms of her teammate Janine Schmitt after missing a turn on her slalom run Women’s Team Combined Slalom.
    Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Cannon weeps into an expansive white space that only she and Trish inhabit.
    E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025

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“Exudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exudes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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