as in exuberant
joyously unrestrained
candidates for positions on the cheerleading squad should have naturally effervescent personalities
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Recent Examples of effervescent
This virgin white sangria leans on sparkling nonalcoholic wine for an effervescent base.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Designed to be paired with effervescent mixers (even just a basic soda water), these make for a perfect summer spritz.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
There’s a sparkling quality to the opening that feels almost effervescent, like champagne bubbles mixed with fresh coconut water on a hot day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
The subtleties and texture in the vocals, the tactile rumble of drums, and the almost effervescent guitar melodies.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Designed to be paired with effervescent mixers (even just a basic soda water), these make for a perfect summer spritz.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Aug. 2025
There’s a sparkling quality to the opening that feels almost effervescent, like champagne bubbles mixed with fresh coconut water on a hot day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Aug. 2025
The subtleties and texture in the vocals, the tactile rumble of drums, and the almost effervescent guitar melodies.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for effervescent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescent
Adjective
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exuberant creative highs that fuel International are both devastatingly sad and the best possible farewell.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a joyful and unexpected twist, Zimmerer even had the honor of being the flower girl.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The transformation from investment banker to mental health advocate wasn't exactly a joyful moment for Miller.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Laura Burdese, deputy CEO, Bulgari A bubbly personality and sparkling energy coupled with sharp business acumen define Burdese, who makes a case of the (too) few women executives sitting at the top of international luxury companies.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly, about 10 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over the years the vivacious Brit has has empowered countless women around the world and gained a fiercely loyal following.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Venus in Leo is vivacious and charismatic, particularly in the realm of relationships, finances and one’s personal aesthetic.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dinner is very spiky and buoyant.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fresh from a family vacation in Europe, the tall and athletic Langley is cheery, almost buoyant.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On a sunny Tuesday morning, 35-year-old Rita Guerrero stepped out from her door on North Mariposa Street, lively pup Olive barely contained by her leash.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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Zarutska worked in a lively area of the lower South End dotted with breweries, apartment complexes and coffee shops.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its blend of jojoba oil, glycerin, aloe vera, and thermal water sourced from Iceland delivers an intense surge of hydration while soothing sensitive skin, leaving you with your bounciest, softest complexion yet.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 Aug. 2025
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Plus, the arms are recessed, and the foam cushions are supportive yet bouncy for a comfortable, relaxing seat.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ah, but in the decades that Kernan spent meticulously researching this biography, a filmed version of the play was turned up, so admirers of Schuyler can now behold the young, frolicsome incarnations of him, O’Hara, and Freilicher, among others, in footage shot during two weeks in the Hamptons.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Even Bauman’s funniest musical bits get swallowed in the show’s frothy, frolicsome relentlessness.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Effervescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effervescent. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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