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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  • If the devoted nun resembles the raving patient, does that not justify locking them away, protecting ourselves from their unsettling power?
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The Age Perfect Eye Cream by L’Oréal Paris has shoppers raving about its hydrating, brightening, and smoothing ingredients that target multiple signs of aging all in one formula.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
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  • Cruz took to her own Instagram to gush about her excitement.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 5 Feb. 2026
  • A day after meeting with Jeffrey Epstein in 2013, billionaire Richard Branson sent Epstein an email gushing about their time together.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
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  • There was so little to enthuse the home fans that the atmosphere was horribly flat.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Before the start of the ceremony, flanked by Francesca Bellettini, president and CEO of Gucci, Demna, the brand’s artistic director, marveled at the impressive view within the stadium, already filled to capacity, and enthused about the opportunity to be present.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 7 Feb. 2026

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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