exuberance
noun
ex·u·ber·ance
ig-ˈzü-b(ə-)rən(t)s 
1
: the quality or state of being exuberant
youthful exuberance
2
: an exuberant act or expression
Examples of exuberance in a Sentence
the exuberance of the housing market was an encouraging economic indicator
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Sheri Linden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
His influence extends beyond on-the-ball exuberance as his constant movement and scanning keep him a step ahead.
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Time will tell if the typical seasonal market blessings will soon arrive or if the post-election market exuberance will fade and let the Grinch spoil our bullish holiday.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
There is no more popular member of the Leverkusen dressing room — but that exuberance and sense of fun mask an appetite for self-improvement.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
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Sheri Linden, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
His influence extends beyond on-the-ball exuberance as his constant movement and scanning keep him a step ahead.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Time will tell if the typical seasonal market blessings will soon arrive or if the post-election market exuberance will fade and let the Grinch spoil our bullish holiday.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
There is no more popular member of the Leverkusen dressing room — but that exuberance and sense of fun mask an appetite for self-improvement.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for exuberance
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“Exuberance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exuberance. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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