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also extraverted
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a job in a research lab that is probably not well suited to an extroverted person
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Recent Examples of extroverted
Gérald Genta Geneva Minute Repeater After exploring the more extroverted side of Gérald Genta’s designs last week, La Fabrique du Temps, Vuitton’s Genevan Manufacture, offered purity.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Her earthy, extroverted manner contrasts with the more reserved, standoffish Starmer, a former human rights lawyer.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
These are the two most energetic, extroverted, and clever Bennet sisters.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So people who are good are far more likely to seem agreeable and conscientious, whereas people who are cool are far more likely to seem adventurous and extroverted and powerful.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, anyone can become more extroverted, adventurous and risk-taking through effort and practice.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
This is especially important given that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted peers.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Her earthy, extroverted manner contrasts with the more reserved, standoffish Starmer, a former human rights lawyer.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
These are the two most energetic, extroverted, and clever Bennet sisters.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So people who are good are far more likely to seem agreeable and conscientious, whereas people who are cool are far more likely to seem adventurous and extroverted and powerful.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, anyone can become more extroverted, adventurous and risk-taking through effort and practice.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
This is especially important given that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted peers.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
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They’re perfectly matched — Julian is the quiet, observant one while Fleur is chatty, outgoing and ambitious.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Video appeared to show demonstrators ransacking the outgoing prime minister’s private residence on Tuesday, Reuters reported.—
Sugam Pokharel,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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On screen, John Candy was often the gregarious life of the party.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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His gregarious personality endears him well enough to an ample personal community, starting with his daughter, Francis (Ryan Kiera Armstrong).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lilly is a Libra who has a creative and sociable side to her, which isn’t in line with Harper’s vibe.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In terms of sociability towards other dogs, while there was previously no difference, after adjusting for age, brachycephalic dogs were actually less sociable than long-nosed dogs.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Desperate, Sutton-Schulman called a friend who is a social worker in psychiatric hospitals.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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As with any good social-media bit, Silver later doubled down, fleshing out the concept in his newsletter, Silver Bulletin.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The prospect of governments being ousted in Tokyo and Paris fueled further uncertainty, while investors voiced worry over expansive deficit spending in London and Berlin.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s a little diversion halfway through Justin Bieber’s new album, SWAG II, the expansive 23-track follow-up to his July drop SWAG.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Madrones also hosts a Consumption Lounge experience on Saturday night, featuring live music, film screenings, and a convivial space for guests to sample products.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The rate includes seven meals, served in the convivial restaurant carriage, that showcase local ingredients and wines.—
Alesandra Dubin,
AFAR Media,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This triumphant greeting was followed by multiple friendly handshakes, a cordial pat or two on the arm, and a companionable stride past an enfilade of American F-22 fighter jets at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Not just the comfortable, companionable silences but the ones that carry weight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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The movie, created with partners Native Foreign and Vertigo Films, is being produced in just nine months on a budget under $30 million—far less than typical animated features—and is slated to debut at Cannes before a global 2026 release.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The animated series touches on the relationships between fathers and sons, prompting Yeun, as the lead actor, to reflect on his own fatherhood journey.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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