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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  • These plants contain cardiac glycosides, which can cause unpleasant symptoms for dogs and cats alike, such as drooling, diarrhea, abdominal pain, abnormal heart rhythm, and even some neurologic signs.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Chewing on the bulbs can cause severe vomiting and diarrhea, profuse drooling and burns to the mouth.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
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  • Coaches praise each other Hoiberg raved about the job McCollum has done in his first season at Iowa and throughout his career.
    Kristie Rieken, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
  • At 21 years old the hype train is rolling in the game of baseball as everyone (front office, scouts, coaches and players) continues to rave about the outfielder.
    Dan Roche, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • Deep meadows lush with vibrant prairie bluebells, gushing water, and resplendent valleys snuggled between giant, slate grey walls top off this classic adventure.
    Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Crude oil, natural gas and fracking water gushed out of the well April 6-10 in 2025 near Galeton in Weld County.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 19 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 31 Mar. 2026.

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