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, 13 June 2025
Because of the coils, the bed is bouncier than other options and lacks motion isolation.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Where some sneakers feel like marshmallows, Ons tend to be bouncier, lighter, and pretty darn cloudlike.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
Even bouncier than the Sonicblast is the Megablast, which opts for a midsole made entirely of FF Turbo Squared.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 June 2025
Because of the coils, the bed is bouncier than other options and lacks motion isolation.
—Molly Higgins, WIRED, 17 Mar. 2025
Where some sneakers feel like marshmallows, Ons tend to be bouncier, lighter, and pretty darn cloudlike.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 Feb. 2025
Even bouncier than the Sonicblast is the Megablast, which opts for a midsole made entirely of FF Turbo Squared.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
Adjective
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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crops are left unharvested in response to market conditions, but they could be marketed with connections to more flexible buyers.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a joyful and unexpected twist, Zimmerer even had the honor of being the flower girl.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The transformation from investment banker to mental health advocate wasn't exactly a joyful moment for Miller.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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This lack of performance honesty hinders Black women from course-correcting or demonstrating readiness for stretch roles.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His voice is exuberant, especially when cracking jokes.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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The exuberant creative highs that fuel International are both devastatingly sad and the best possible farewell.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
8 Sep. 2025
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An in-person visit with the singer was leaked on social media in January 2024 where the pair shared an intimate moment through a plastic divider.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Each cell had two toilets and two small tanks of water, for washing and drinking; each man was given a plastic cup and a quarter of a bar of soap.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Laura Burdese, deputy CEO, Bulgari A bubbly personality and sparkling energy coupled with sharp business acumen define Burdese, who makes a case of the (too) few women executives sitting at the top of international luxury companies.—
WWD Staff,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and mixture is bubbly, about 10 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The economic environment remains foggy, with uncertainty around tariffs and a labor market that, while softening in some areas, remains remarkably resilient in others.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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While growth is modest, from about 52,300 jobs in 2021 to 54,300 projected by 2030, these roles are essential to building climate-resilient infrastructure.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Dinner is very spiky and buoyant.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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Fresh from a family vacation in Europe, the tall and athletic Langley is cheery, almost buoyant.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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