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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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
These running shoes have racked up thousands of five-star ratings, with many reviewers sharing that the cushioning feels soft without being overly bouncy, so running a higher mile count feels smoother and more comfortable.
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
What holds more promise than a lighter, bouncier, sexier new model?
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
In terms of similarities, the cut is most reminiscent of her 2025 Golden Globes appearance, though her new style is bouncier, sits higher up the face and has fewer uniform curls.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Big, fluffy and occasionally bouncy violence.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
What holds more promise than a lighter, bouncier, sexier new model?
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
In terms of similarities, the cut is most reminiscent of her 2025 Golden Globes appearance, though her new style is bouncier, sits higher up the face and has fewer uniform curls.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Big, fluffy and occasionally bouncy violence.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
Adjective
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Zhu explained to one group how a wrap that’s thicker in the center and more flexible around the edges can hold more filling while retaining its shape.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ideal for older parents, adult children or guests, the flexible plans feature full suites with a living area, kitchenette, separate bedroom, bathroom and walk-in closet.—
Pulte Homes,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wearing a pom pom hat and mittens and shovel in hand, a smiling Michelle Wu is trying to convince residents that the massive snow mounds plaguing city streets are not a bad thing, but a joyful experience.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The monks who had first built Gabriel College had been dead six centuries, but still the bell tower rang out the joyful and thunderous pattern of their days, matins to compline.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 Feb. 2026
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Underwear with stretch fabric is key to keeping maternity underwear from feeling too restrictive.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Advances in stretch denim have reshaped the workwear fabric’s place in fashion.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement The only word to describe Liu’s skate is exuberant.—
Alice Park,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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The single is accompanied by a fun, dramatic, and exuberant video — filmed in Miami — that shows Castro and the members of Bajofondo in glam rock like never before.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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The typical mini shower gels and shampoos have also been replaced with refillable large bottles, further minimising plastic waste.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Nadeau notes that molded or sculptural chairs often made out of plastic or mixed materials are also in vogue.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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Angelina came in with so much bubbly energy and flair.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Feb. 2026
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Listen for the bubbly song of the Carolina wren.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Intensifying climate risks create larger financial burdens on utility companies to maintain service, limiting investments in future resilient infrastructure.—
Charlotte Slovin,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine economy proves resilient, despite war damage Ukraine’s economic reconstruction will cost about $588 billion over the next decade, according to new estimates released a day before the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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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,
21 Feb. 2026
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Their mood during the call was buoyant.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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