as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings

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Recent Examples of rhapsodize During the Supreme Court oral arguments on Tuesday in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, involving a Mississippi ban on most abortions after fifteen weeks, Justice Brett Kavanaugh began to rhapsodize about the history-making power the Court has. Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2021 Carol Burnett, Cynthia Erivo and Steve Carell helped rhapsodize about the magic of this year’s honoree Julie Andrews, while in 2019, Julia Roberts, Chadwick Boseman and Jamie Foxx spoke about the charm of Denzel Washington. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Nov. 2022 The topic gives me an excuse to rhapsodize about Stan Musial in 1948. Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Sep. 2022 When interviewed about their early influences, most writers rhapsodize about favorite childhood books, or the early, tantalizing glimpses into parental libraries. Kate Tuttle, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for rhapsodize 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhapsodize
Verb
  • Symptoms of poisoning include upset stomach, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and irregular heartbeat.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2025
  • While the animal may be seen drooling or swaying, which can spark fear of rabies, opossums are extremely resistant to the disease, according to the Humane Society of the United States.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • As for pizza, Yelp reviewers raved about the Margherita pizza.
    Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
  • In September 2023, Travis Kelce raved to PEOPLE about his love for Ted Lasso.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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  • Some fans gushed over Pierre and even edited themselves with the heartthrob actor in the clip.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025
  • The stack of executive orders gushing from the White House spans so many fronts that disoriented Democrats appear unsure how to fight back.
    Josh Feldman, NBC News, 9 Feb. 2025
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  • Luckily, Mondadori was as enthused by the prospect as Wetenhall.
    Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The event was heavily focused on helping rebuild Los Angeles in the wake of devastating wildfires, with host Trevor Noah enthusing that viewers had donated several million dollars to a variety of relief organizations during the telecast alone.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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