How to Use exude in a Sentence

exude

verb
  • Pine trees exude a sticky substance.
  • The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.
  • The sides and back of the phone are glass, and the phone does exude a quality look and feel.
    Jim Rossman, Dallas News, 16 Sep. 2021
  • Time has taught Reno to exude calm on the field and in the huddle, and to put the last play behind him.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Sep. 2022
  • Add the paste and stir to combine until the oil takes on the color of the paste and exudes the aroma.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2019
  • Still, Kiel was sure to exude calm on the radio to get his third-year driver to the line.
    Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 3 May 2021
  • This is for the city - a city that exudes more passion and grit than anywhere else.
    Dave Clark, Cincinnati.com, 16 Mar. 2020
  • The most complex piece exudes a bit of science-lab sparkle.
    Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2019
  • Frances Arnold With windswept hair and a crisp white blouse, Frances Arnold exudes regal poise.
    Andrea Michelson, Smithsonian, 23 Nov. 2019
  • His father shared some of the rhythm his son exuded on stage.
    Jarrod Wardwell, Connecticut Post, 28 Sep. 2024
  • The labels on the cans exude the same Southern charm as Kooistra does.
    Hallie Lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2023
  • The idea of the hot girl — who exudes confidence and spunk no matter the struggles in life — took off.
    Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 July 2024
  • Root and stem exude a rich fragrance; One whiff nurtures flesh and bone.
    Michael Alpiner, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
  • His brand’s raison d’etre is to exude wealth and power.
    Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The retro rooms exude happiness, with pops of bright hues in the curtains and seating.
    Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2022
  • His play on the court matches and those two answers exude the vibe the front office wished to project when choosing the Won’t Bown Down mantra.
    Christopher Dodson, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2021
  • What results is a haunting work that exudes grace and grit in equal measure.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Martha’s brighter moments give Roberts the chance to exude the charisma and sass that lit up her earlier, lighter movies.
    David Marchese, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2022
  • Best Clean Fragrance While the initial notes exude freshness, once this scent dries down the patchouli and vanilla come out to play.
    Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Cut daffodils exude a thick sap that can irritate the skin.
    Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Best of all, Charleston exudes the charm and community feel of a small town, with much more to offer than first meets the eye.
    Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 23 July 2024
  • This rubs people the wrong way and doesn’t exude confidence.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 May 2021
  • These shoes exude elegance, thanks to the crystal lining and bow adorning the front.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • With its creamy white palette punctuated by the glow of sparkling geodes and brass frames, the room exudes the calm and magic of a snow globe.
    Martin Bourne, ELLE Decor, 15 June 2023
  • The countryside exudes a sense of peace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
    Condé Nast, Vogue, 4 July 2023
  • Hundreds of gallons of water keep the tree fresh and exuding the scent of Christmas.
    Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • To the contrary, 50 years later, his buildings exude the same joy, eloquence and integrity as at the time of their birth.
    oregonlive.com, 16 Aug. 2019
  • Warm lights and lanterns exude homey vibes without much effort.
    Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2022
  • The layered amber adds a smokey, suggestive quality that exudes the ambiance of dark academia.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Crowe exudes his usual authority as a parent who shows little love for his two sons, born from separate mothers now out of the picture.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024

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