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 Hotel Fasano São Paulo Itaim Consistently top-notch, from the beds to the dining, Hotel Fasano exudes quiet luxury. Jade Moyano, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 Natural Linen exudes timeless elegance. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2025 Even dressed down in a minimalist white button-down blouse, vintage Levi’s and pearl earrings, Scherzinger exudes the kind of glamour visible from outer space. Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025 Throughout the movie, Strong exudes this fraternal bond on screen in small, intimate ways, exhibiting the grace that Landau had for Springsteen when the artist needed it the most. Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 24 Oct. 2025 Benny As the chill taxi driver, Benny exudes major Pisces energy. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 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
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
Verb
  • The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 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
Verb
  • That ease and comfort seeps across both seasons.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Jazz seeps from Blue Note, meeting in the street to mingle with the fragrance of espressos and cappuccinos from Caffè Reggio, while men in Washington Square Park drift through clouds of smoke from their joints.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Intensity percolates around romance and creative pursuits when the sun squares off with Pluto.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • 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 15 Nov. 2025.

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