Definition of rhapsodizenext
as in to drool
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 rhapsodize Tech companies tend to rhapsodize about the democratizing potential of their products, and AI technology may indeed offer huge rewards to the savvy and lucky artists who take maximum advantage of it. Nick Geisler, The Atlantic, 30 Dec. 2025 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 Demand has been further fueled by directors like Nolan and Denis Villeneuve, who often rhapsodize on press tours about the power of watching their films on the biggest and brightest screens. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025 King Charles has rhapsodized about the charms of Romania for decades. David Segal, New York Times, 1 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize
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  • Chase Reid, meanwhile, just put together a better-than-point-per-game season in the OHL and has the loud tools — the escapability and skating speed in particular — that have NHL scouts positively drooling.
    Thomas Drance, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Predators respond with head shaking, gaping, drooling, and frantic licking.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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  • Ratings rose, and critics raved.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Droves of Amazon shoppers rave about this now-$30 tote that’s made from durable faux leather, with many using it as their trusty work bag.
    Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
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  • Weeks before Jason gushed over Kylie on Tuesday's panel, the Not Gonna Lie host hilariously revealed that the former NFL star spells one of their daughter's names incorrectly.
    Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • In the privacy of the talent section, CBS anchor Gayle King gushed to Dimoldenberg and comedian Caleb Hearon, who stars as Charlie in the sequel.
    Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
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  • Pickleball players enthused over new courts are likely to be the only residents — outside of municipal employees — who think San Diego is even slightly better run now than in 2011.
    U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Her mother — an AT&T employee — was less than enthused.
    Thomas C. Zambito, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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