as in drooling
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 rhapsodizing
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.
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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
Sitting side by side, the two often returned to rhapsodizing about how their future fight might play out.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Sitting side by side, the two often returned to rhapsodizing about how their future fight might play out.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhapsodizing
Verb
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Even a small amount, whether inhaled or absorbed through the skin, can lead to drooling, vomiting, tremors, or difficulty breathing.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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His first swing of spring training showcased the kind of pop that has kept the Yankees drooling.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These shoes have earned over 68,000 five-star reviews, with plenty of shoppers raving about their comfort and durability.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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This under-$100 three-piece set comes recommended by a whopping 2,800 five-star reviewers and counting, with people raving about the high-quality look and feel.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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The garlic bread is presented as a glistening round of spelt schiacciata gushing with butter, garlic and parsley.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Rhapsodizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodizing. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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