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
Where some sneakers feel like marshmallows, Ons tend to be bouncier, lighter, and pretty darn cloudlike.
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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 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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Sara Coughlin, SELF, 24 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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The real winners are those who combine strategy with smart systems, focus on value, and stay flexible as technology and markets change and evolve.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Helping ease the housing shortage by increasing the supply of small, relatively affordable homes within established neighborhoods, ADUs help slow the rise in housing prices and provide flexible living arrangements for changing family needs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
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From panel stages to comedy sets, the stories told here are layered, instructive and deeply joyful.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Mort paused mid-play, nudged the rug back into place, and only then resumed his joyful dash.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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The mill meets the demand for stretch fabrics with a rigid appearance with Fit Cross.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 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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One Cut of the Dead is a joyful, exuberant (and fittingly scrappy) celebration of zombie movie-makers.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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The typically exuberant crowd fell silent for a few moments Saturday before the folk dance performance kicked off in the major city of La Paz, paying respects to the victims of clashes between protesters and police days earlier that left two civilians and four police officers dead.—
Paola Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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The bash was aimed at reducing the huge amount of plastic garbage in the oceans.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Use your finger to monitor the moisture • Plant roots cook in black plastic nursery pots this time of year.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Nest Lychee Rose is bubblier and way more rose-forward, Kayali Sparkling Lychee has more fruit variety but less actual lychee somehow.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
8 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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The capital is more sophisticated, the stakeholders are more educated and the businesses are becoming more resilient.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress provides a combination of resilient support for optimal spinal alignment and conforming pressure relief that is essential for alleviating and preventing various types of back pain.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Despite significant macro risks ahead—including looming tariffs and weak consumer spending—markets remain buoyant, with the S&P 500 hitting a record high of 6,173.07 and futures rising further.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that's all that matters.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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