contagious

Example Sentences

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Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease, which can lead to severe complication and death.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

“She was excited about life and excited where she was and it’s a contagious feeling,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The virus is so contagious that any misstep could kill the patient on board and infect the crew members, who would then be vectors to spread the deadly pathogens across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

And I don’t know how to describe it, really, but her self-consciousness is contagious sometimes.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli