How to Use exude in a Sentence

exude

verb
  • Pine trees exude a sticky substance.
  • The flowers exuded a sweet fragrance.
  • Time has taught Reno to exude calm on the field and in the huddle, and to put the last play behind him.
    Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The labels on the cans exude the same Southern charm as Kooistra does.
    Hallie Lieberman, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 June 2023
  • His brand’s raison d’etre is to exude wealth and power.
    Anto Dotcom, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2022
  • What results is a haunting work that exudes grace and grit in equal measure.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Oct. 2023
  • Best Clean Fragrance While the initial notes exude freshness, once this scent dries down the patchouli and vanilla come out to play.
    Jamie Wilson, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Nov. 2022
  • These shoes exude elegance, thanks to the crystal lining and bow adorning the front.
    Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2023
  • With its creamy white palette punctuated by the glow of sparkling geodes and brass frames, the room exudes the calm and magic of a snow globe.
    Martin Bourne, ELLE Decor, 15 June 2023
  • The countryside exudes a sense of peace and tranquility, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
    Condé Nast, Vogue, 4 July 2023
  • Hundreds of gallons of water keep the tree fresh and exuding the scent of Christmas.
    Andrea Salcedo, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Swap your bulky bag with a clutch that instantly exudes beachy vibes, like this fun straw style from Frienda.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 2023
  • The setting suits Martin, who exudes a kind of wry wood sprite energy, if wood sprites wore black T-shirts and khakis.
    Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2023
  • The property has more than two dozen tiny homes, which exude coastal living but with all the modern touches.
    Rachel King, Fortune, 20 Nov. 2022
  • The pieces all exude a sense of showstopping glamour: from a red leather corset, paired with pink trousers to an all-black mermaid gown with a chest cut-out.
    Frances Solá-Santiago, refinery29.com, 13 Nov. 2022
  • Carter and her band deftly recast the song as a pensive ballad that exudes a melancholic air.
    George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2023
  • The citrus top notes are blended to exude joy, helping the lucky man finish his day in the most profound and memorable way.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Rooms exude a cozy, homey vibe and have private bay-view verandas.
    Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Rodríguez, a petite woman in her mid-30s who exudes an earnest pluck, rushed to the notary’s office soon after the clerk called her.
    Jeneen Interlandi, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2023
  • This time around, her look exuded an ’80s vibe, perfectly in line with her role as a gym manager from the decade in her new movie.
    Alex Kessler, Vogue, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Like that first sip of hot latte, these paint colors exude comfort in a stylish and versatile way.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Even some of the lighter appetizers exude a thrilling richness.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The walled hill town still exudes the same charisma that caught Queen Isabel's eye in the 13th century (thus prompting her husband to just gift it to her).
    Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
  • With just forty guest rooms and a landscape designed to induce calm, this place exudes peaceful lakeside bliss.
    Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 26 Jan. 2024
  • The leather cover has intricate designs that exude old world charm.
    Jamie Spain, goodhousekeeping.com, 1 June 2023
  • Yet his tone exudes more grace than grief, as he’s spurred to cherish the present with his grandmother—a kiss on the forehead, a word of encouragement.
    Pitchfork, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The collection is exuding elegance and for a fraction of the usual price.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 10 Nov. 2023
  • All three kids are smiling toward the camera (no small feat), and Catherine seems to exude happiness.
    Anna Russell, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2024
  • And yet, Swiatek didn’t exude the confidence of a world No. 1 until her seventh match of this tournament.
    Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022
  • The whole town exuded a settled, Yankee order, anchored around a tidy Main Street planted with elm trees and church spires.
    Jon Grinspan, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2024

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