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also extraverted
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a job in a research lab that is probably not well suited to an extroverted person
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Recent Examples of extroverted
Gérald Genta Geneva Minute Repeater After exploring the more extroverted side of Gérald Genta’s designs last week, La Fabrique du Temps, Vuitton’s Genevan Manufacture, offered purity.
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Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Her earthy, extroverted manner contrasts with the more reserved, standoffish Starmer, a former human rights lawyer.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
These are the two most energetic, extroverted, and clever Bennet sisters.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So people who are good are far more likely to seem agreeable and conscientious, whereas people who are cool are far more likely to seem adventurous and extroverted and powerful.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, anyone can become more extroverted, adventurous and risk-taking through effort and practice.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
This is especially important given that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted peers.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Her earthy, extroverted manner contrasts with the more reserved, standoffish Starmer, a former human rights lawyer.
—Max Foster, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
These are the two most energetic, extroverted, and clever Bennet sisters.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
So people who are good are far more likely to seem agreeable and conscientious, whereas people who are cool are far more likely to seem adventurous and extroverted and powerful.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
For example, anyone can become more extroverted, adventurous and risk-taking through effort and practice.
—Caleb Warren, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
This is especially important given that introverted leaders often outperform their extroverted peers.
—Cynthia Pong, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
Jack was tall, handsome and extroverted.
—Eva Koelzer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
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The two will face off in the November election in a race to replace outgoing Mayor Mike Duggan, who is campaigning for Michigan governor as an independent in the 2026 election.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The neighbor, according to a search warrant reviewed by Forbes, was an outgoing inventory management specialist at the Quantico, Virginia, headquarters of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Chiseled, tear-your-heart-out performances are delivered by Cooper Hoffman (as country boy and lead protagonist Ray Garraty) and David Jonsson (as the hopeful and gregarious Peter McVries).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
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On screen, John Candy was often the gregarious life of the party.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Riley Moss was the sociable hermit in the caverns of Iowa’s practice facility.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lilly is a Libra who has a creative and sociable side to her, which isn’t in line with Harper’s vibe.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their contempt for freedom and social order trades the politics of reason and persuasion—Charlie's life's work—for the false politics of violence and murder.—
Brooke L. Rollins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Reverend William Barber II, is a pastor and social justice activist who was once invited to discuss with Kirk the role of religion in public life, though that discussion didn't materialize.—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This partnership marks the creation of an expansive Vera Wang Bride world, available exclusively at David’s Bridal.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Historic Folsom restaurant, at 727 Traders Lane, has an upscale take on the great outdoors, with an expansive food menu covering meat, seafood and vegetarian options.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Georgia Brown’s Former President Clinton, with news cameras in tow, hosted then-German Chancellor Helmut Kohl for a convivial lunch in the Georgetown neighborhood of the nation’s capital in 1994.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This triumphant greeting was followed by multiple friendly handshakes, a cordial pat or two on the arm, and a companionable stride past an enfilade of American F-22 fighter jets at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
15 Aug. 2025
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Not just the comfortable, companionable silences but the ones that carry weight.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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At the end of the movie, the trio perform the song as themselves — the only non-animated artists featured.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Those episodes were made with the company's proprietary AI engine, fine-tuned for animated storytelling.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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