rhapsodize

verb

ˈrap-sə-ˌdīz How to pronounce rhapsodize (audio)
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 Consumer demand for Imax has been further fueled by blockbuster directors like Nolan and Villeneuve, who rhapsodize about the experience of watching their films on the biggest and brightest screens. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 May 2026 With hindsight perhaps softening memories of sunstroke, cast members and a number of below-the-line crew now fairly rhapsodize about the uniqueness of the shoot. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026 Lately, Fuentes has rhapsodized about Jeffrey Epstein and Obama. — Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026 The chat ended with Taylor trying to keep her cool while rhapsodizing about her love for the classic 1990 Julia Roberts/Richard Gere romcom Pretty Woman. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rhapsodize
  1. drool
  2. rave
  3. gush
  4. enthuse
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  • Mix these finds into your work wardrobe or your off-duty ensembles—they’re versatile enough to do it all, and the festive palette is worth drooling over.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There was one of Melissa Gorga’s sprinkle cookies ground into the carpet, and there was Kelsey Swanson, passed out under the piano and drooling on the parquet.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of drool
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  • The couple raves about the care their girls have received at both hospitals.
    — Juli McDonald, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Though some personal anecdotes rave about drinking coconut oil every day, the research isn’t there yet.
    — Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of rave
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  • Nearby, the Elk Falls Suspension Bridge provides a stunning viewing platform of a gushing waterfall below.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
  • However, RadarOnline recently reported that the Friends actress allegedly threw a dig at Pitt while gushing about her new boyfriend, Jim Curtis.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of gush
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  • Like Stifel, Cantor and Oppenheimer analysts were both enthused with Azure's momentum and kept their buy-equivalent ratings on Microsoft.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Rodgy Guerrera, founder of boutique head hunter Rodgy Guerrera & Partners, enthused about Vitale’s arrival at the group.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of enthuse

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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