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 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 There’s a real love-is-dead moment when Yas spots Cordelia, who was just rhapsodizing about the purity of her romance with a younger man, literally on her knees before a stubby, old rich guy. Judy Berman, Time, 19 Jan. 2026 Tech companies tend to rhapsodize about the democratizing potential of their products, and AI technology may indeed offer huge rewards to the savvy and lucky artists who take maximum advantage of it. Nick Geisler, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize
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  • In the other room, Kayda is entertaining Bryce and Zach, who are openly drooling, and the scene could not look more like Challengers if Zendaya were playing Kayda.
    Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 4 June 2026
  • This plant, also known as rose bay, may also cause drooling, abdominal pain, depression, colic and even death, according to the ASPCA.
    Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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  • Out of some 2,600 reviewers, dozens are repeat buyers who rave about the shoe’s durability.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
  • Friends who work in the art world here rave about the explosion of commercial galleries and world-class museums in Galatea, Beyoğlu and nearby Tophane (areas that can easily be covered on foot), while Art International Istanbul is becoming as well-known as Frieze, Art Basel or the Armoury.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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  • Your journey ends at Millard Canyon Falls, a gorgeous 50(ish)-foot waterfall that gushes past massive boulders perched at the top of the cascade.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
  • At the time, Siwa shared an Instagram post, gushing about their romance.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
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  • In an interview with WWD for the occasion, Drut enthused about Osanna’s personal involvement and hands-on approach that involves harvesting bamboo herself from forests near Milan.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
  • Allen is particularly enthused to pair Thieneman with free-agent newcomer Coby Bryant, giving the Bears two playmakers on the back end with a strong combination of speed and versatility.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 11 May 2026

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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