extroversion

noun

variants or extraversion
Definition of extroversionnext
as in boldness

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Recent Examples of extroversion The strongest individual trait that predicted more gossiping was extroversion—which, Robbins notes, makes sense, since extroversion is linked to greater enthusiasm for socializing. — Angela Haupt, Time, 8 Apr. 2026 Individual social needs vary based on personality and levels of introversion or extroversion. — Holly Haber, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026 A lot of advice for introverts in the workforce says to fake extroversion to succeed — but that's not the answer. — Goldie Chan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2025 Getty Images In the study, researchers crafted job adverts that called for a candidate high in one of six personality factors including honesty-humility, emotionality, extroversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience. — Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for extroversion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extroversion
  1. boldness
  2. brashness
  3. forwardness
  4. companionship
  5. camaraderie
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  • But animation is just so much more expressive, so much more information can be carried through color and line size and boldness and the kind of unreal physicality that nonetheless conveys real emotion.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Because of the boldness of their political positions and doctrines, progressives can be seen as more charismatic than their more centrist counterparts.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of boldness
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  • As fashion cycles through infinite stages of nostalgia—particularly the brashness of the ’80s and the sleek, techy sportiness of the ’90s—there’s something about airbrushing that feels less overt and slightly irreverent.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There’s also hints of vulnerability and genuine tenderness in her stern headmistress of the bedroom, which Wilde slips in just slyly enough to let the presence of a heart peek through all the brainy brashness and hormone overload.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
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  • That straight-forwardness is a hallmark not only of her marketing insights, but also of her leadership.
    — Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Definition of forwardness
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  • Founded nearly five years ago by former Google engineers, the company reached a valuation of $1 billion in 2023 as people flocked to the app for entertainment, roleplay and companionship.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Sometimes what starts as a few hours of companionship turns into personal care too, as the underlying conditions start to shift.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of companionship
Noun
  • What was intended to be a day of camaraderie, tradition and celebration has been marked by profound sadness.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • There’s friendship and camaraderie to go around in the pumpkin-growing world, even across generations.
    — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of camaraderie

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“Extroversion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extroversion. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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