as in exuberant
joyously unrestrained
candidates for positions on the cheerleading squad should have naturally effervescent personalities
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Recent Examples of effervescent
That’s possibly because the film wasn’t as well received as the first by critics — but most still thought that Grande would snag another supporting nomination for her effervescent Glinda.
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
For naturally effervescent pét-nats?
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
And in a display of his effervescent showmanship, Malinin just might pull out a backflip.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Biologica’s effervescent sachet delivers everything a woman needs (vitamins, minerals, botanicals, probiotics, and electrolytes) for any stage in her life, from perimenopause to postmenopause.
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
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Lindsey Bahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
For naturally effervescent pét-nats?
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
And in a display of his effervescent showmanship, Malinin just might pull out a backflip.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Biologica’s effervescent sachet delivers everything a woman needs (vitamins, minerals, botanicals, probiotics, and electrolytes) for any stage in her life, from perimenopause to postmenopause.
—Air Mail, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescent
Adjective
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The audience roared and cheered as Bad Bunny dance-narrated his way through a slew of scenarios and cities, surrounded by exuberant dancers who moved between salsa and reggeton rhythms.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The train coasted into Bari, the capital of Puglia, to the exuberant horns and drums of a welcome band.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Fullerton players were disappointed, but eventually joyful.—
Martin Henderson,
Oc Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Zoo officials described the birth as a rare and joyful milestone not only for the National Zoo, but for Asian elephant conservation more broadly.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With more than four million followers across social platforms, Affleck has continuously gained popularity through her #MomTok content, which showcases her bubbly personality and daily life as a Mormon mother leading to her current journey in television.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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When the butter is bubbly, remove the pan and set aside.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the film is not entirely based on her own life, it’s meant to nod to her own vivacious spirit (and love of ballroom dancing), which the filmmaker refers to throughout the film’s official press notes.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2026
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When ranking Providence as the 10th most underrated food city in America, Chowhound named the raw bar and restaurant Gift Horse as proof of the city's substantial, vivacious, and critically acclaimed food scene.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The black expanse of thin, dense and relatively young basalt from those centers stands in stark contrast to thicker, more buoyant continental crust, which is primarily granite but contains the full gamut of sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous rocks and can be billions of years old.—
Evan Howell,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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There are weak patches, but the four actors (Wilde, MVP Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz) keep it buoyant, with a crackling energy that makes the endless streams of overlapping talk play like jazz.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Where there would once be huge lively crowds gathering in support of Hong Kong’s democracy figures, the mood was subdued and yet at the same time on edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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And lively neighborhoods like Myeongdong and Hongdae are hot spots for shopping, local street food, K-pop culture, and nightlife.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Her mochi skins are bouncy and soft, with a chewy texture so majestic that the stretchability rivals the most dramatic of cheese pulls.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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In addition to imparting a fuller appearance almost instantly, the formula contains ingredients known to strengthen breakage-prone strands, ultimately allowing hair to grow to new lengths and reach its healthiest, bounciest potential.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Known for her glamorous pursuits and doomed affairs, Princess Margaret has gone down in history as the frolicsome foil to her ever poised and solemn sister, Queen Elizabeth II.—
Maggie Turner,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
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Ah, but in the decades that Kernan spent meticulously researching this biography, a filmed version of the play was turned up, so admirers of Schuyler can now behold the young, frolicsome incarnations of him, O’Hara, and Freilicher, among others, in footage shot during two weeks in the Hamptons.—
Dan Chiasson,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Effervescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effervescent. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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