rhapsodized

Definition of rhapsodizednext
past tense of rhapsodize
as in raved
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings

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Recent Examples of rhapsodized Transcendentalist writers, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson and Henry David Thoreau, rhapsodized over nature representing the divine spirt of God. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 22 Nov. 2025
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  • Tight end is another interesting position, especially after coach Willie Simmons has raved about the improved speed in this unit.
    Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Shesterkin made 22 saves in net, and Sullivan raved about his work ethic and competitiveness in his postgame press conference.
    Peter Baugh, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 23 Sep. 2025
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  • Keller girls basketball coach Kate Goldberg shared a moment with her former star before the game and previously had gushed about her work ethic and mentality.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Tyrone Phillips of Little Rock recently gushed about the pace and quality of his recent bass fishing trips to Lake Hamilton.
    Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The world premiere was in Copenhagen on March 14, and the audience was equally enthused by both halves.
    Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Other commenters were less enthused by Costco’s pre-checkout scans.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Rhapsodized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodized. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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