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 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 Ahead of the evening portion of their date, Zach can't stop rhapsodizing about Ariel. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2023 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize
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  • This indulgent treat already has fans drooling—and many Costco members have been running to their local bakeries to see if the Cookie Bar Cake is still in stock.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
  • That’s a job for Hankton, who will still have an immensely talented unit, one most coaches would drool over.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
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  • One reviewer who took it on a European trip raved about fitting multiple outfits, toiletries, books, a laptop, and more—all in one bag.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Customers rave about the food, service and family-like feel at The Store Bar & Grille.
    Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
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  • The Butler University assistant coach gushed over his girlfriend for her 23rd birthday with a carousel of three sweet photos.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
  • In his first interview since becoming a best director Oscar nominee, Joachim Trier can’t help but gush over his Sentimental Value cast.
    Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 Jan. 2026
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  • As that might lead you to expect, there’s not much to be wildly enthused about here, past the representational plane.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Paul Marciano, cofounder and chief creative officer of Guess, enthused about working with Ferragni.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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