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
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the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator
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Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
But McGee’s stories have always been charming in their maximalist exuberance and their nationalist specificity.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 May 2026
The 30-year-old has an audience of more than 4 million fans across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook, who are drawn to her talent, repertoire and infectious exuberance.
—Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Youthful exuberance on a veteran team is not such a bad thing.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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 13 May. 2026.
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