How to Use infectious in a Sentence

infectious

adjective
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  • She has an infectious grin.
  • The kills are gory, the satire is thick, and the charm is so infectious.
    — Deanna Janes, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2023
  • It’s known as the leading cause of infectious blindness in the world.
    — Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 28 Apr. 2023
  • With this big grin on his face, and an infectious laugh.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 11 July 2023
  • Rosenberg is thrilled to see the infectious song still landing arrows to the heart.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Yet the genre blend is pure Beck, and his infectious energy was the furnace behind all of the songs.
    — William Earl, Variety, 11 Sep. 2023
  • Kealan has a way of sharing his sense of humor with those around him and his laugh is infectious!
    — BostonGlobe.com, 7 May 2023
  • Michelle Buteau has the most beautiful and infectious laugh.
    — Emma Specter, Vogue, 28 July 2023
  • The 16-year-old’s good mood is often infectious and she’s described as a delight to be around.
    — The Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Jan. 2024
  • These girls could sing, dance, and put on a show that’s indisputably infectious.
    — Mekita Rivas, refinery29.com, 15 Aug. 2023
  • His energy is infectious and is one of the things Holly loves about him.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The study determined that most kids were infectious through day three of their illness.
    — Korin Miller Published, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2023
  • Miles explained what makes the State Farm's ads so infectious in their ad treatment and creative process.
    — Dana Scott, The Arizona Republic, 12 Feb. 2023
  • And norovirus can remain infectious in water for two months or more.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2023
  • Laura was a bright light…her infectious energy and humor gave a spark to the early days of our band.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2023
  • Their shady underside and the infectious sounds preserved in their groves echo the era when jazz arrived in Chicago.
    — Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2023
  • Once the bubbles are inside, the molecules can suppress the infectious mold cells.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2023
  • The infectious choreography is set to the very end of GloRilla’s guest verse and the entirety of her hook.
    — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2024
  • And the infectious anthems that beg listeners to dance with abandon.
    — Sofia Andrade, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2023
  • As of now, the CDC says that people are likely most infectious within the first five days of symptoms and infection.
    — Danielle Echeverria, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Apr. 2023
  • Their pleasure is infectious, because of how good both Ramsey and Reid are.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2023
  • The album has no hooks or verses, verbal nor musical, and next-to-no infectious melodies to hum.
    — Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 7 Dec. 2023
  • The Altar’s first album has enough memorable lyrics and infectious jams that even Josie and the Pussycats would have to take notice.
    — Natalee Coloman, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Well, Gal Gadot just went for it, and her enthusiasm is so infectious.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Their notes were brilliant, and their chemistry was infectious.
    — Julia Cox, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Enough for a then 40-year-old man to get his ear pierced spontaneously and infectious enough to create this world around his music.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
  • One child has recovered and is no longer infectious, the health department said.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The passion is infectious, and the impact on our kids seeing themselves in the works is unparalleled.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 6 Jan. 2024
  • On top of bringing her infectious energy to school events, the actress also worked on the school newspaper and served as prom queen.
    — Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Instead, thanks to the performer's outstanding charisma and infectious charm, Gloria emerges as one of the film's brightest stars.
    — TIME, 13 Oct. 2023

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