effuse

verb

i-ˈfyüz How to pronounce effuse (audio)
Definition of effusenext
as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm pundits who should have known better effused endlessly about this idealistic but naive senator

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Recent Examples of effuse On Thursday afternoon at the Revolution Training Center, Turner addressed the impending roster announcement with poise, effusing praise on the chance to represent his country on the world stage once again and defusing any sort of goalkeeper debate. — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2026 Afterwards, Nick Cushing, then the NYCFC head coach, effused his creative midfielder. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 The enigmatic trophy wife at the center, Michaela, is played not by Nicole Kidman—as is, at this point, stylistic tradition—but by Julianne Moore, effusing lavender mist and toxic insecurity. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 24 May 2025 As if the sun had decided freckles were simply too mundane for someone like him, his skin seemed to be effused with golden flecks. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024 Even though executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias doesn’t want to effuse any notes of panic, the Orioles fit the mold of an aggressive deadline buyer. — Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2024 Noxious volcanic gases may also be a problem—in particular, sulfur dioxide, which effuses from shallow magma. — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 13 Feb. 2024 Secretary of State Hillary Clinton effused that Gaddafi’s ouster and death marked smart diplomacy at its best. — Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effuse
  1. drool
  2. rave
  3. gush
  4. enthuse
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  • Mix these finds into your work wardrobe or your off-duty ensembles—they’re versatile enough to do it all, and the festive palette is worth drooling over.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There was one of Melissa Gorga’s sprinkle cookies ground into the carpet, and there was Kelsey Swanson, passed out under the piano and drooling on the parquet.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of drool
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  • After that, the NFL put out another video that showed Chiefs rookie cornerback Mansoor Delane raving about Kelce.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The Canes also continue to try to flip several 2027 players, including linebacker Aston Whiteside, a Texas A&M commitment who raved about his UM visit last weekend.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rave
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  • Throughout dinner, we’re interrupted by patrons ranging from Bessent—who stops by and offers a warm greeting—to a number of people who arrive in succession and appear to be gushing fans of the anchor, though Baier recognizes all of them by name.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026
  • During our first trip to Italy as a family, Leo gushed over every monument.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of gush
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  • But Ortega seems genuinely enthused by the prospect of stretching her limits.
    — Alice Robb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • State political leaders are trying to enthuse voters as early voting opens.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of enthuse

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“Effuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effuse. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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