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
Set within the sprawling Canouan Estate—which also includes the Mandarin Oriental and Canouan Estate Resort & Villas—the 40-room property exudes tropical flair, with an easy beach-club energy and Soho House’s characteristically fashionable crowd.
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Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
With clubs on the main strip, castle lodges, high-end restaurants and a landmark opera house, the town exudes luxury, the beauty aesthetic included.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The picture exudes both grace and vulnerability, and hints at imperfection by way of a disconcerting, coral-like wrinkle that mars the foot’s heel.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
And the crown jewel in the center of town is the whimsical Hotel Post Lech Arlberg, a Relais & Châteaux property that exudes Grimm Brothers flair (from $860).
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
As with the regular production model, the Cento exudes the yard’s elegant design DNA, with a sporty character, sleek, flowing lines, the classic mahogany deck, and gleaming steel accents.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Few Detroit-area restaurants offer the level of continuous excellence that Mabel Gray exudes.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
The title exudes an air of finality, but Kinney says that's not intentional.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2026
Imagine strolling through streets lined with architecture that whispers tales of the past, discovering unique treasures in shops housed within historic buildings, and savoring local flavors in a setting that exudes timeless charm.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
With clubs on the main strip, castle lodges, high-end restaurants and a landmark opera house, the town exudes luxury, the beauty aesthetic included.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
The picture exudes both grace and vulnerability, and hints at imperfection by way of a disconcerting, coral-like wrinkle that mars the foot’s heel.
—Chris Wiley, New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2025
And the crown jewel in the center of town is the whimsical Hotel Post Lech Arlberg, a Relais & Châteaux property that exudes Grimm Brothers flair (from $860).
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
As with the regular production model, the Cento exudes the yard’s elegant design DNA, with a sporty character, sleek, flowing lines, the classic mahogany deck, and gleaming steel accents.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Few Detroit-area restaurants offer the level of continuous excellence that Mabel Gray exudes.
—Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025
The title exudes an air of finality, but Kinney says that's not intentional.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exudes
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Architect Kulapat Yantrasast added a floating staircase of black-and-white marble that oozes down into the atrium landing, like oil into a pool.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
11 Dec. 2025
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The brand's Big Crown Pointer Date, known for its oversized crown and pointer date, oozes the charisma that Oris products have become known for over the decades, all encased in a ready-for-patina bronze shell that will age gracefully, just like the most iconic country songs of yesteryear.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
28 Nov. 2025
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Coffee drips through a metal filter, a slow process that creates a full-bodied cup of coffee.—
Arundhati Hazra,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the needles gather fog into dew, which drips onto the roots.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
2 Dec. 2025
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The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, turning the pork tender and juicy while the buttery, tangy sauce seeps into every bite—and into the potatoes below.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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When grout cracks, water seeps through the cracks to increase the levels of moisture behind the walls which leads to mold and mildew growth.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Vera cautions that reactivating Venezuela’s economic growth will be a medium- to-long-term task, but that when the feeling of political change is real, everything flows better, and the feeling of opportunity in the country is real right now.—
Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Then, as Venus and the sun move into Aquarius, communication flows more freely, making flirting fun again and conversations easier.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Fushimi sits atop an aquifer containing over 20 billion tons of soft water that percolates to the surface at several natural springs.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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As Jacksonville wanders into town, talk percolates about Trevor Lawrence regaining his footing, of living up to his first overall pick billing.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Dec. 2025
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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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In her new Disney+ documentary, The End of an Era, Taylor Swift weeps while reflecting on violent attacks and threats made against her fans during the Eras Tour.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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“Exudes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exudes. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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