Definition of rhapsodizenext
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings

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Recent Examples of rhapsodize Transcendentalist writers, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, rhapsodized over nature representing the divine spirt of God. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025 Demand has been further fueled by directors like Nolan and Denis Villeneuve, who often rhapsodize on press tours about the power of watching their films on the biggest and brightest screens. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025 King Charles has rhapsodized about the charms of Romania for decades. David Segal, New York Times, 1 May 2023 And the nearly 2,000 participants —even millennials and GenZers — rhapsodized about Roth. Karen Heller, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize
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  • Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2026
  • When the schedule dropped, network brass had to be drooling over this matchup.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026
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  • Since his 12-for-25, two-interception start against Texas in 2024 — oh, how long ago that feels — both Billy Napier’s and Sumrall’s staffs have raved about his improvement.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Former defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver, who also left the Dolphins amid the change from ex-coach Mike McDaniel to new coach Jeff Hafley, also raved about Goode defensively by season’s end.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
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  • And the casting of her onscreen son could not have been better, the actress gushes.
    Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Water gushed through Sidecca’s ceiling.
    Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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  • But that's changed as investors become more enthused about Amazon's custom chips, which have helped improve sentiment around the stock.
    Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
  • This was shaping up as a two-offensive-lineman draft, but The Post wasn’t enthused by the available options at this slot.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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