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 During the Supreme Court oral arguments on Tuesday in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, involving a Mississippi ban on most abortions after fifteen weeks, Justice Brett Kavanaugh began to rhapsodize about the history-making power the Court has. Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2021 Carol Burnett, Cynthia Erivo and Steve Carell helped rhapsodize about the magic of this year’s honoree Julie Andrews, while in 2019, Julia Roberts, Chadwick Boseman and Jamie Foxx spoke about the charm of Denzel Washington. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Nov. 2022 The topic gives me an excuse to rhapsodize about Stan Musial in 1948. Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Sep. 2022 When interviewed about their early influences, most writers rhapsodize about favorite childhood books, or the early, tantalizing glimpses into parental libraries. Kate Tuttle, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 See all Example Sentences for rhapsodize 
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  • But the saucier iterations are what viewers are drooling over on TikTok.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • If ingested in large amounts, the sap can cause vomiting, drooling or diarrhea.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
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  • For a more interactive experience, locals rave about The Agora Borealis Marketplace, a one-stop shop for unique fine art and souvenirs.
    Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
  • But not as cool as Kidman’s coolest pastime: 365 babygirl raving.
    Michael Savio, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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  • Among those to congratulate the company on its breakthrough was and CEO , who gushed with enthusiasm on his social media platform X (formerly ).
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The results and gushing fan testimonials (and tutorials) are all over TikTok making a compelling case for Santa to stick one of these under the tree.
    Melissa Locker, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
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  • Bazinet is enthused by Take-Two Interactive’s strong product release plans and balance sheet.
    Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Some New Yorkers weren’t enthused by the MAGA invasion, though.
    Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 27 Oct. 2024

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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