rhapsodize

verb

ˈrap-sə-ˌdīz How to pronounce rhapsodize (audio)
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 Consumer demand for Imax has been further fueled by blockbuster directors like Nolan and Villeneuve, who rhapsodize about the experience of watching their films on the biggest and brightest screens. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026 With hindsight perhaps softening memories of sunstroke, cast members and a number of below-the-line crew now fairly rhapsodize about the uniqueness of the shoot. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026 Lately, Fuentes has rhapsodized about Jeffrey Epstein and Obama. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 The chat ended with Taylor trying to keep her cool while rhapsodizing about her love for the classic 1990 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere romcom Pretty Woman. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhapsodize
  1. drool
  2. rave
  3. gush
  4. enthuse
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  • The clearest early warning is heavy, frantic panting when a dog has not been exercising, along with drooling, red or dark gums, weakness or vomiting.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of drool
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  • Lagree is everywhere on social media right now, with celebrities and trainers raving about the burn from a machine called the Megaformer.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
  • Some insiders rave about his power, defensive abilities and speed on the base paths.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of rave
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  • At 6-foot-5 with a high, consistent release, Carr had Stan Van Gundy gushing about his shooting on the Amazon Prime broadcast in Las Vegas.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Brian Grant became a regular at Cafe du Berry, gushing over the decadent French toast.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of gush
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  • Beyond Parliament, the Norwegian team and the Viking row have enthused Norwegians of all generations, including Veslemoy Aga.
    — William Jones, NPR, 25 June 2026
  • While his national team-mates were labouring in London, he was enthused.
    — Hector Vickers, New York Times, 21 June 2026
Definition of enthuse

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