contagious

Example Sentences

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But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Her energy was contagious, seizing entire parties across the venue.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

But its endless expanses have been swept by panic since an outbreak of highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease, which was declared a national disaster in February.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Canine distemper virus is a highly contagious disease that attacks the host's respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

Simian hemorrhagic fever is highly contagious in monkeys.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston