1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
bouncy seat cushions
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2
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
unsurprisingly, the bouncy talk show hostess was a cheerleader in high school
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Recent Examples of bouncy
Our testers noted if the beds were really bouncy, as this is usually a sign of limited motion isolation.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
Because of the coils, the bed is bouncier than other options and lacks motion isolation.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Led by the acclaimed Miracle Broth formula, plus a host of botanical oils and extracts, this elixir sinks right into skin for a firmer, bouncier complexion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
He has been routinely beaten on the glass by younger, bouncier players who are creating second-chance opportunities with offensive rebounds.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
Because of the coils, the bed is bouncier than other options and lacks motion isolation.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Led by the acclaimed Miracle Broth formula, plus a host of botanical oils and extracts, this elixir sinks right into skin for a firmer, bouncier complexion.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
He has been routinely beaten on the glass by younger, bouncier players who are creating second-chance opportunities with offensive rebounds.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The spacious, luminous cabin measures 800 cubic feet with a 6-foot-5-inch ceiling, comfortably accommodating four or more passengers in a luxurious, flexible layout.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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The same dog who once could barely walk now bounds across the shelter yard with joyful energy.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Handmade Affirmation Cards The most straightforward way to send yourself a joyful message is through a positive affirmation, and the ones that resonate the most are highly personal.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025
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All season long, New York has struggled to contain stretch bigs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
21 May 2025
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Made with a stretch cotton French terry material, the half-zip is soft on the inside while maintaining its chic, cropped exterior.—
Madison Yauger,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Many overnighters remember it for having the world’s longest porch at 660 feet, and others remember the bold, colorful and exuberant interiors.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The novel’s protagonist is a cartoonist named Alison Bechdel who lives in Vermont with her exuberant partner, Holly.—
Charlie Tyson,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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Yeti Yonder Water Bottle Yeti loyalists, rejoice: The renowned cooler and insulated water bottle brand also has a plastic, freezeable option.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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Use a sharp garden trowel and dispose of the plants in a plastic bag.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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The difference is subtle, but the fine filter creates milk that's a bit bubblier than the ultrafine filter.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2024
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This systems lens addresses complex global challenges and fosters resilient societies.—
Maureen Metcalf,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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But by late morning, fresh data showing the labor market remains resilient helped brighten the mood on Wall Street, which (like the rest of us) has become somewhat inured to doom-y headlines.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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Lani Shades are made in Hawaii from wood and bamboo, and thus, are lightweight and buoyant.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Tasters kept coming back to it for its delicate balance of light and buoyant tang with creamy and decadent texture.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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