effervescence
noun
ef·fer·ves·cence
ˌe-fər-ˈve-sᵊn(t)s 
1
: the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
They produced a still wine …, then put it through a second fermentation to raise the alcohol level and create the effervescence.—
Jim Gordon
Jim Gordon2
: an appealingly lively quality
the effervescence of youth
an actress admired for her energy and effervescence
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At the time, the Great Depression wore heavily on Americans, and Shirley Temple’s effervescence, wit, and perpetually bright demeanor seemed to give the country hope amid dark days.
—Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Her virtuosic dancing matched her theatrical effervescence.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The connoisseur was not the only contemporary who admired Greene’s effervescence.
—Deborah W. Parker, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
With the effervescence of the water, the flavors are even more enhanced.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 28 Mar. 2025
Her virtuosic dancing matched her theatrical effervescence.
—Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
The connoisseur was not the only contemporary who admired Greene’s effervescence.
—Deborah W. Parker, The Conversation, 31 Jan. 2025
With the effervescence of the water, the flavors are even more enhanced.
—Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for effervescence
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“Effervescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effervescence. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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