How to Use bubbly in a Sentence

bubbly

1 of 2 adjective
  • She is pretty, bubbly, and smart.
  • The bubbly factor feels bright and breezy.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
  • When the butter is bubbly, remove the pan and set aside.
    Endia Fontanez, AZCentral.com, 18 Nov. 2025
  • When the butter is bubbly, remove the pan and set aside.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But then, what to make of a bubbly rush of pink dresses shown in the middle?
    Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The result is a cheesy, bubbly casserole that will feed a crowd.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
  • But [For Good] is not a light and bubbly story.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Nov. 2025
  • But [For Good] is not a light and bubbly story.
    Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Nov. 2025
  • Davies is older now, so perhaps that bubbly side will not return.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • Bake for about 40 minutes or until the top is bubbly.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Expect big beats, colorful lights and a very bubbly dance floor.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Here, homemade mango-jalapeño ice cubes chill a bubbly blend of wine and sparkling water.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
  • In the evenings, couples make googly eyes over bubbly crust pizzas the size of truck tires.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Tart and sweet blood oranges are the stars of this bubbly cocktail, though navel oranges make for an easy swap.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
  • Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The bubbly beverage can be enjoyed on its own or used to make fun mocktail recipes.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Read on as drink pros spill about buzzy, bubbly highballs and how to add them to your happy hour menu this season.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the cheese is golden and the dip is bubbly.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
  • From the looks of him, his first performance could have involved twirling around the stage while singing along to a bubbly track.
    Ariana Brockington, refinery29.com, 17 Mar. 2021
  • These creamy, cheesy potatoes are done baking in under an hour when the top is bubbly and golden brown.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Apr. 2026
  • In addition, when the pan is uncovered, the cheese forms a nice, bubbly crust.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • The bubbly skin is crisp and smoke-laden from the grill, while the flesh beneath remains supple and yielding.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The easiest way to get the bubbly effect is to opt for an orange cat-eye nail polish.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Listen for the bubbly song of the Carolina wren.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Angelina came in with so much bubbly energy and flair.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Feb. 2026
  • For many people, seltzer is a bubbly treat — light, crisp and satisfying.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
  • The 34-year-old singer brings a bubblier sound to Starlight’s outdoor venue.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
  • Nothing sounds better than having a fresh pizza straight out of the oven, with its bubbly cheese and thin, charred crust.
    Scott Gilbertson gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Just smile, be more bubbly and effervescent.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026

bubbly

2 of 2 noun
  • Perhaps over a glass of bubbly and a sugary sweet dessert?
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Turn them over when the surfaces are bubbly and the edges slightly dry.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2024
  • Bake until golden brown and bubbly, then dive in.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025
  • When ready to serve, stir, add the chip topping, and bake until hot and bubbly.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Bake the beans covered for 1 hour or until bubbly around the edges.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2023
  • That’s not making the market any less, um, bubbly.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook and stir 1 minute more.
    Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly.
    Jessica Saari Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Brits will be able to enjoy a pint of vino or bubbly again starting next year.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2023
  • Ladies get a free bottle of bubbly with purchase of an entree.
    Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026
  • Give it 10 minutes in the oven until the sauce is hot and bubbly.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • In a small saucepan heat butter over medium until bubbly.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Think luxe dishes, bottles of bubbly, super-sweet desserts and more.
    Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Harris could afford entire crates of bubbly by then.
    Brian Raftery, Longreads, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Cook and stir over medium until thickened and bubbly.
    Maddy Bendgen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Guess the $25 price tag for one glass of cheap bubbly wasn’t holding many people back.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 June 2023
  • Once the dip is warm and bubbly, enjoy it by dunking the meatballs in to act as a utensil.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025
  • When you’re expected to be bubbly, how much of that is disguise and how much is real?
    Chris Willman, Variety, 23 June 2023
  • Bake until the mashed potatoes are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 20 Apr. 2023
  • So call up your best friends, make a playlist filled with feel-good songs, and break out the bubbly, because this day is all about you.
    Kelly O'Sullivan, Country Living, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the base is slightly thickened and bubbly.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Aug. 2023
  • The affable gents in the lobby know you by name and always seem to have a glass of bubbly at the ready.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, at least 2 minutes.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Whisk in chicken broth and black pepper, then cook and stir until thick and bubbly—plus 1 minute more.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2023
  • The discs are like mochi doughnuts, with a crunchy, bubbly shell that encases a chewy center.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2023
  • My world was a fog, and this bubbly girl from the friendly South had become a shell of herself.
    Byjenny Abamu, Fortune, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Stir in milk and beer (or all milk for an alcohol-free version), and cook until thick and bubbly.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025

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