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 Food and drink While many hoteliers rhapsodize about their estate-to-plate dishes, The Newt puts its guests right in the heart of the garden, in its café overlooking the parabola. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize
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Verb
  • Dogs that spend time outdoors, shed heavily, drool frequently, or have accidents may need more frequent cleaning.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Mix these finds into your work wardrobe or your off-duty ensembles—they’re versatile enough to do it all, and the festive palette is worth drooling over.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • Continue reading … FAT CHANCE — Viral wellness ritual celebrities rave about could quietly pack on the pounds.
    — , FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Crowds raved until sunrise and woke up on some of the world's softest sand.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026
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  • Rodrigo has previously gushed about her love for SATC, particularly the romance between Nixon and David Eigenberg’s characters on the series.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
  • In a recent interview with Women’s Wear Daily, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end gushed about spending the holidays with his pop superstar wife.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2026
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  • But Stateside arenas, like their football stadium counterparts, are apparently less than enthused to book the rapper over his pro-Palestine comments.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
  • But Ortega seems genuinely enthused by the prospect of stretching her limits.
    — Alice Robb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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