exudes

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 The menu exudes exquisite flavors, and whether you’re seated in the living room, the galley or on the terrace, the atmosphere is that of a dear friend’s home. Kristen Tribe, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, featuring saxophonist Jeff Lederer, exudes enough joyous holiday spirit to illuminate any setting. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025 The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven. Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025 This ruffle maxi dress still exudes a breezy summer feel but is elegant enough to wear to a wedding in the French countryside or evening out in Paris with knee-high boots and a leather or denim jacket. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 Amherst, Massachusetts A college town with a laidback vibe, Amherst exudes autumnal charm in the heart of western Massachusetts. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025 Nathan, who exudes gentlemanly and diplomatic energy, is calm and collected throughout the fan meet. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 The Hilfigers have lived in many places from Manhattan to the Caribbean island of Mustique, and each of their homes is different and exudes a unique approach to design and life. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025 His Spring/Summer ‘26 runway celebrated the modern woman who exudes sophistication, confidence, and ease. Essence, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
Verb
  • He oozes confidence, doesn’t back down and showed last season that the game wasn’t too big for him.
    Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Park oozes with an old guy’s perception of what charm should be but comes off more like a slightly sleazy Mediterranean oligarch wearing too much shiny gold jewelry.
    David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • Speaking of dressing up, the bag drips with style and will elevate any outfit in your wardrobe.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
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  • However, when groundwater seeps into disposal sites, the glass can gradually dissolve.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Past research in the Arctic has identified tens of thousands of methane seeps -- many of them linked to climate change impacts and the degradation of cryospheric caps, such as glacial ice, permafrost and gas hydrates, the authors said.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fiercely and humanely protect whatever gives you the most joy and grounding as it is needed to provide the core energy and wellspring from which everything else flows.
    Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Credo is angling to position itself as a key supplier in the trillion-dollar AI infrastructure expansion, and is benefiting as the money flows downstream.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.
    Luke Keller, Space.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
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  • The pride in Plough’s expressions and the tone of his voice was reflective of the theme that every victory is to be savored in this rough-and-tumble sport, one in which no one weeps for the wounded.
    Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Jesus and Antonio are insulting Veejay, Veejay is insulting Antonio and Jesus, the twins are getting more heated, and Veejay, in her most vulnerable moment all season, weeps to Christian about feeling misunderstood.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Exudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exudes. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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