as in energetic
filled with life and enthusiasm
her ebullient charm an ebullient entertainer
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Recent Examples of ebullient
Which is how a person – an outgoing, strong-willed, ebullient person comes to retire at 16.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In a book, myriad public appearances and a ebullient Instagram feed (featuring her 96-year-old mother), Kerry Burnight suggests that wisdom, humor, compassion and even grace await us all.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Boz was an ebullient and energetic storyteller and conversationalist.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
This was not like the Philadelphia Eagles’ ebullient release of relief and validation one year ago in New Orleans.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
In a book, myriad public appearances and a ebullient Instagram feed (featuring her 96-year-old mother), Kerry Burnight suggests that wisdom, humor, compassion and even grace await us all.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Boz was an ebullient and energetic storyteller and conversationalist.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
This was not like the Philadelphia Eagles’ ebullient release of relief and validation one year ago in New Orleans.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ebullient
Adjective
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Those two youngsters happen to be a happily engaged, and happily naive, couple, and the series plays out exploring the dynamics between the two relationships, one young, loving and energetic, the other old, tired and toxic.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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To support the flight, there has been a sharpening of space weather forecasting skills — an ability to better gauge the sun's activity and to help assure crew safety if a hazardous uptick in solar action rears its energetic head.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Participants are able to create a schedule for themselves that supports more solo contemplative space or lively group experiences.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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South Elgin’s protest was just as lively.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Google suggests using the AI tools in Vids to create animated party flyers, business sizzle reels, or a video greeting card.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The popularity of the cards led to the creation of a toy line, which then spurred animated TV specials and, eventually, a TV series.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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About the only noticeable hiccup over an otherwise spirited weekend of NCAA women’s college basketball at Golden 1 Center occurred Sunday afternoon.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Heat players and coaches pointed to a spirited locker room at halftime as one of the reasons for Monday’s bounce-back victory.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Neither has served in an active military capacity during the current conflict.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Consider setting aside grandiose ambitions for the moment and taking a break to do something active with your hands.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The self is made of memories but can also shape them — an animate sculpture able to rework its own clay.—
Eric Boodman,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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The same traits—sloppy reasoning but a desire for collective punishment—animate other immigration-policy announcements.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In the evenings, couples make googly eyes over bubbly crust pizzas the size of truck tires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Cook until bottoms are set and tops are bubbly, about 3 minutes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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Harmony and an enthusiastic attitude between soldiers are preferred and essential, especially in combat.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clips have accumulated millions of views and many enthusiastic comments from Western audiences.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Ebullient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ebullient. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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