extroversion

noun

variants or extraversion
Definition of extroversionnext
as in boldness

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Recent Examples of extroversion The strongest individual trait that predicted more gossiping was extroversion—which, Robbins notes, makes sense, since extroversion is linked to greater enthusiasm for socializing. — Angela Haupt, Time, 8 Apr. 2026 Individual social needs vary based on personality and levels of introversion or extroversion. — Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 A lot of advice for introverts in the workforce says to fake extroversion to succeed — but that's not the answer. — Goldie Chan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025 Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extroversion
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  1. boldness
  2. brashness
  3. forwardness
  4. companionship
  5. camaraderie
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  • Related Stories Both series in six-parts reflect the boldness of their respective creators, who broke new ground within traditional genres.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Structural peplums and three-dimensional embellishments brought fantasy and boldness, especially in Nicolas Ghesquière’s Louis Vuitton designs worn by Chase Infiniti and Sophie Thatcher.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of boldness
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  • His brashness is his principal liability as an investigative journalist and his best asset, though of course that’s not how Lee would put it.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Fans walked around downtown in gear declaring their dominance - national championship tees and Rose Bowl jackets - and businesses hung signs in homage to their head coach’s brashness.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of brashness
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  • That straight-forwardness is a hallmark not only of her marketing insights, but also of her leadership.
    — Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of forwardness
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  • Founded nearly five years ago by former Google engineers, the company reached a valuation of $1 billion in 2023 as people flocked to the app for entertainment, roleplay and companionship.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Sometimes what starts as a few hours of companionship turns into personal care too, as the underlying conditions start to shift.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of companionship
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  • There are few occasions that garner such good-willed camaraderie in New York City as the annual marathon, though the Knicks historic win this summer brought people out into the streets in rivaling numbers.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The camaraderie and banter in this last scene, particularly between Heather and Lisa, fill me with so much joy.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of camaraderie

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