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also extraverted
as in outgoing
likely to seek or enjoy the company of others
a job in a research lab that is probably not well suited to an extroverted person
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Recent Examples of extroverted
The long story short is that my parents are very extroverted, wife is not.
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Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.
—Avani Kumar, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Esparza takes pride in being loud and extroverted.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Somehow, though, the passionate extroverted character triggered something deep inside Penn; his Milk is occasionally awkward, incredibly warm, and fearlessly energetic.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
This was fresh, extroverted pop that managed to capture something true and complex about social life.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Couple his extroverted on-pitch personality and his, in theory, imposing 6ft 4in (195cm) frame that can be equally languid and driving in style, Onana should have all the characteristics to play among the elite.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
What Research Says About Quiet Leaders Although corporate stereotypes often favor extroverted traits in leadership, like assertiveness, research challenges that assumption.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Through her work, Amon-Higa now watches as bonds blossom daily – like the unexpected relationship between Dakota, a non-verbal boy, and Ginger, an extroverted miniature pig.
—Avani Kumar, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Indeed, Esparza takes pride in being loud and extroverted.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
Somehow, though, the passionate extroverted character triggered something deep inside Penn; his Milk is occasionally awkward, incredibly warm, and fearlessly energetic.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
This was fresh, extroverted pop that managed to capture something true and complex about social life.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Couple his extroverted on-pitch personality and his, in theory, imposing 6ft 4in (195cm) frame that can be equally languid and driving in style, Onana should have all the characteristics to play among the elite.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Instead of an extroverted approach that focuses on how others view or experience your space, the year of the introvert puts an emphasis on personalized spaces that support rest, rejuvenation, and restorative rhythms—in ways that are meaningful to you.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
What Research Says About Quiet Leaders Although corporate stereotypes often favor extroverted traits in leadership, like assertiveness, research challenges that assumption.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroverted
Adjective
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Donovan is talkative, bubbly and outgoing, while Juan is more of a listener.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The president reacted to the news this week by simultaneously complimenting and insulting the outgoing executive.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The attack threw into chaos one of Washington’s premier social events, which every year attracts some of the country’s most powerful people and the journalists who cover them.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Eventually, the meetings adjourned and turned into a social occasion.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Extroverted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroverted. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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