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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  • Beyond the seating area is the hotel shop with a vibrant range of pottery to drool over.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Who had broken a wrist on the back-yard flagstones, drooled cherry medicine down her sleeping face on the car ride back from the hospital.
    — Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of drool
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  • My son raved about a show of card tricks performed by an Australian magician named James Galea (the fact that he was selected to participate in one helped).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Payton raved about him this spring, but he’s missed all of camp with lower-body injuries.
    — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rave
Verb
  • Sabalenka, clad in a semi-sheer dress by Helsa, gushed to Vogue while at the brand’s SoHo flagship on Tuesday.
    — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In a post after the charity festival, performer Chappell Roan gushed about the experience and praised organizer Olivia Rodrigo, while also revealing that the event reignited her own hunger for playing shows.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of gush
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  • The Treasury’s move comes just weeks after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh had enthused over financial markets being freed of forward guidance.
    — Christopher Anstey, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically, Higgins, Roy, Ted, Rebecca, and Keeley have to endure a team shareholders meeting; the shareholders are less than enthused about the women’s team.
    — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of enthuse

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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