rhapsodized

past tense of rhapsodize
as in raved
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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Verb
  • Savchenko, who also spoke to PEOPLE exclusively at the event, raved about Baldwin's work ethic.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2025
  • In each case, Broncos coaches and players have raved about Engram, Hufanga, Greenlaw and Dobbins.
    Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2025
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  • Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • On Mother’s Day 2025, Trista gushed about motherhood and her children, sharing a sweet Instagram tribute to her kids.
    Jane LaCroix, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Throughout the season, the California native, who is unemployed, has openly gushed over his long-term girlfriend, Kelsey.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
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  • Lipkin didn’t look very enthused about fighting, but Landeskog certainly didn’t look rusty with that part of his game.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Critics weren't too enthused about it, securing it a not-so-hot 36 on Metacritic and an even worse 24 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.
    Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Rhapsodized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodized. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.

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