exuberance
noun
ex·u·ber·ance
ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being exuberant
youthful exuberance
2
: an exuberant act or expression
Examples of exuberance in a Sentence
the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator
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The mood among the contractors has grown more guarded following some exuberance over President Donald Trump’s election, which had reflected his promises to cut regulations and support faster growth in the economy.
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Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Everybody knew that there had been some irrational exuberance during the flush times, and that the supply chain had become bloated with excess inventory.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Gregg Newton | Afp | Getty Images Pure-play space stocks flew higher on Tuesday, a rally that a Wall Street analyst pinned to exuberance around the sector after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
—Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one's team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 17 Mar. 2025
Everybody knew that there had been some irrational exuberance during the flush times, and that the supply chain had become bloated with excess inventory.
—Jim Vinoski, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Gregg Newton | Afp | Getty Images Pure-play space stocks flew higher on Tuesday, a rally that a Wall Street analyst pinned to exuberance around the sector after President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
—Michael Sheetz, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity, however the exuberance of supporting one's team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exuberance
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“Exuberance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exuberance. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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