effervescence

noun

Definition of effervescencenext
as in vivacity

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Recent Examples of effervescence Robb explained that groups require four elements to reach collective effervescence, religious or otherwise. — Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 19 June 2026 Je Ne Sais Quoi for Presentation at Work You want to look professional and put together while still letting your own effervescence shine through. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 June 2026 And, of course, some good ‘ol collective effervescence. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026 The effervescence from the lemon lime soda gives the cake its loft. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for effervescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for effervescence
  1. vivacity
  2. cheerfulness
  3. verve
  4. brightness
  5. buoyancy
  6. sparkle
  7. pizzazz
  8. spirit
Noun
  • His obvious wig — made even more obvious since the actor is quite famously bald — still has more vivacity than the film’s tepid choreography.
    — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Today, that sense of resilience and vivacity is more relevant than ever.
    — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of vivacity
Noun
  • The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheerfulness
Noun
  • In terms of driving verve, the Accord certainly has the edge over the Corolla and is a better family vehicle because of its superior cabin and cargo space.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Neighboring Eastern Caribbean music styles—Bouyon from Dominica, Jab Jab tunes from Grenada—are staples in Antigua, adding to the frenetic verve on the road.
    — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of verve
Noun
  • These zones adjust their brightness according to the content on screen, dimming darker areas while maintaining brightness in highlights.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The brightness and satisfying variety in textures and flavors brought me back to life after a long day of dancing and eating.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • But floating platforms must balance electrical generation with structural strength, buoyancy, corrosion resistance and long-term reliability.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As each bubble traps more gas, its buoyancy increases until the bubble floats to the surface.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of buoyancy
Noun
  • Half of a show is the lighting and the shine and the sparkle.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
  • While more muted in color than her later looks, the outfit shows an early glimmer of her future full-on sparkle.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sparkle
Noun
  • The Kona's cabin is modern and uncluttered, prioritizing space and functionality over pizzazz.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And when they are baked the berries that are stirred into the batter bring additional sweetness and pizzazz.
    — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pizzazz
Noun
  • And the who, what and why of the vengeful spirit is the narrative pull of the play — along with the tense anticipation of more revelations, suspicions and shocks.
    — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Art represents beauty and self-expression, while healing reflects science and well-being across mind, body and spirit.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirit

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“Effervescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/effervescence. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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