ABUZZ Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

abuzz

adjective

ə-ˈbəz

as in buzzing

marked by much life, movement, or activity the classroom was abuzz with preparations for that evening's open house for the parents

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Recent Examples of abuzz Cocoa Beach, Florida From year-round waves to rocket-launch sightings, this city is always abuzz with activity. —

Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Miami was abuzz with Versace’s arrival. —

Serena Turner, Vanity Fair, 30 Mar. 2026 Fans have been abuzz since Maas' July Instagram post about the draft of ACOTAR’s sixth book being done. —

Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026 From Friday to Sunday, Mylapore is abuzz. —

Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for abuzz

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Adjective

Along my walkway and all over my neighborhood, nasturtium flowers are opening like bright orange suns, fragrant lavender is attracting buzzing bees, and rosemary bushes are beginning to brighten with baby blue flowers.

— Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
Drawing inspiration from both family recipes and a buzzing street food culture, Ngon’s dishes are vibrant and packed with flavor.

— Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026