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Recent Examples of extroverted Here’s what makes this personality type so underrated and more successful than their extroverted and introverted peers. Stefan Falk, Contributor, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025 Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted. Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 On paper, the premise — a sheltered woman learns late in life to embrace a more adventurous, extroverted version of herself — sounds too cute by half. Ben Kenigsberg, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 The findings showed that dog people tend to be more extroverted and tough-minded than cat people. Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025 One extroverted child approached our group by walking up to us and speaking. Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025 Sometimes the most confident and extroverted C-suite representatives turn to jabbering wrecks when a camera is placed in front of them. Nikos Lemanis, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 Demure was a response to brat’s extroverted display, one that favored modesty over flamboyance. Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Compared with the Palisades side’s extroverted, big personality, Alpine still feels like an unassuming locals’ hill, with a trail map that looks underfed. Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
  • The carmaker claims that its new 2026 Solterra can now deliver up to 285 miles on a single charge, despite the fact that its 75-kWh battery is only 2 kWh larger than the outgoing version.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Mood and Personality Changes A person with dementia who is typically outgoing may become withdrawn, while others may develop suspicion or paranoia.
    Brigid Dwyer, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That works for me, both with their gregarious personalities and high degrees of confidence.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Plenty of players come through New York that can’t wait to get out, but Alonso’s gregarious nature, his desire to be part of the community and, of course, his game-breaking home runs, have endeared him to the fanbase.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The hallmarks of extraversion include being sociable and assertive, as well as expressing more positive emotions and seeking more stimulation than the opposite personality – the more reserved and risk-averse introverts.
    Virginia Thomas, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Puppy schools serve a dual purpose: fostering confident and sociable behaviors in young dogs and enhancing the bond between pet and owner through structured learning experiences.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The 2024 Pew Research survey found that a majority (59%) of people who opposed social reforms in the church attended Mass at least once a week.
    Katie Landeck, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The virtual town hall remains a testament to Francis' pioneering efforts to modernize the Church's outreach while maintaining its focus on compassion, social justice, and connecting with those on society's margins.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • For a player with one of the most expansive injury histories on the roster, getting deeper into a player’s 30s usually doesn’t help those situations.
    Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • While the opening and closing holes of the Highlands Course offer long-range views of the surrounding area, The Keep offers a far more expansive mountain golf experience with breathtaking vistas throughout.
    Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Smith’s flow is no longer conversational, liquidy and silver-tongued; his lyrics are no longer convivial or directed straight to the heart and head.
    A.D. Amorosi, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Despite the stress and uncertainty, the atmosphere among stranded passengers was convivial, according to Billie.
    Francesca Street, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Winfrey and Goldberg, ages 71 and 69, were presenting themselves as political avatars rather than the companionable media figures of their first renown.
    Armond White, National Review, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The opera is too domesticated, earthbound, and companionable to convey that extreme bleakness.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Katt also lent his voice to the animated The Get Along Gang in the mid-1980s, and in Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.
    Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • In the brief animated video graphic shared to Perry’s Instagram, the expedition’s logo comes into frame, against a starry sky.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025

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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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