as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
exuberant crowds rushed to greet the returning national champions in collegiate basketball
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Recent Examples of exuberant
Considering how baffled most people in New York seem to be about Elsbeth’s exuberant taste in clothes, this minor compliment is a big deal.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Ronald West saluted his mother with a video capturing her exuberant laughter, her fondness for a joke and her antics in the stands at ballgames.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
But that didn’t stop people from falling in love with the exuberant, stylish, flawed Jag.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
An exuberant young male, with small scars of missing whiskers looking so much like adolescent acne on his face-forward personality, began his investigation slowly.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
Ronald West saluted his mother with a video capturing her exuberant laughter, her fondness for a joke and her antics in the stands at ballgames.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 24 Jan. 2025
But that didn’t stop people from falling in love with the exuberant, stylish, flawed Jag.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
An exuberant young male, with small scars of missing whiskers looking so much like adolescent acne on his face-forward personality, began his investigation slowly.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuberant
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Tennessee is a beautiful state, especially in the fall, when tulip poplars, sugar maples and hickory trees turn bright red, gold and copper, making the drive as joyful as the destination.—
Colleen Creamer,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, the parents are reflecting on the joyful day — and baby Cora’s unusual birth story.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To really capture the coastal vibes, the jammy rose is paired with notes of salt and seawater, the salinity of which are tempered by green dune grass and effervescent bergamot.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Julie Andrews sells The Sound of Music with her effervescent performance, and the wooden, awkward bits around her are, now, almost endearing — a kitschy self-own acknowledging the unreality of the whole operation.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Born with the sun and Venus in this vivacious Fire sign, her music is inspiring and captivating, more than often challenging listeners and fellow musicians of the same genre.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Bianca Del Rio: The vivacious drag queen reigned as the celebrity monarch of Orpheus.—
Carlie Kollath Wells,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rounded, buoyant, fulfilling, powerful and balanced aromas of limes, gooseberries and guavas, white pears and nectarines.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The White House appears to have either taken inspiration or refuge from the judge's words - with Leavitt's buoyant announcement the very next day.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The difference is subtle, but the fine filter creates milk that's a bit bubblier than the ultrafine filter.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2024
Adjective
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Considering the way the Hornets (14-44) fared in the three outings leading into their date with the Mavericks, Lee was probably downright ecstatic.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2025
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Rodriguez said her team got impatient but was ecstatic to see Funez deliver the winner.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Exuberant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuberant. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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