as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
exuberant crowds rushed to greet the returning national champions in collegiate basketball
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Recent Examples of exuberant
Known for a personality that’s as exuberant as his art, Kositpipat created Wat Rong Khun with the help of over 120 artists and craftspeople.
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Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This activity is exactly what Mochi, an exuberant dog living in Montrose, was bred for.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
But not all surgeons are aligned in thinking that younger skin will have a more exuberant scar response, or in ruling patients out based on age alone.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
In the 1990s, Dave and Nadine Lipson purchased the 37,000-acre property and renamed it Paws Up (formerly The Resort at Paws Up) after their dogs’ exuberant greeting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Vicky Smith, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This activity is exactly what Mochi, an exuberant dog living in Montrose, was bred for.
—Aviva Bechky, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
But not all surgeons are aligned in thinking that younger skin will have a more exuberant scar response, or in ruling patients out based on age alone.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
In the 1990s, Dave and Nadine Lipson purchased the 37,000-acre property and renamed it Paws Up (formerly The Resort at Paws Up) after their dogs’ exuberant greeting.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exuberant
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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Even over Zoom, with a shaky internet connection, Mikaela Shiffrin—the winningest alpine skier of all time, male or female—is effervescent.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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She may be known for her effervescent personality, dance moves, and face glitter, but don’t be fooled.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
5 Feb. 2026
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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
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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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
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Nearby, ecstatic supporters waved Swiss flags.—
Joseph Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik were ecstatic after scoring their season best today.—
Isabel Yip,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Exuberant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exuberant. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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