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 vacuum's flexible neck made cleaning under chairs, the couch, and around tight corners simple.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Mini muffins and cupcakes are a classic, and this flexible silicone pan makes a convenient option for batch baking.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Food, like clay and photography, became another language -- shared, joyful, alive.—
Dada Jovanovic,
ABC News,
28 Sep. 2025
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The goal the family has had with the Gracie’s Corner universe has always been to provide fun and joyful learning experiences for kids.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Made out of non-stretch organic cotton, the jeans are finished with gold contrast stitching and equipped with a classic five-pocket design that’s not only visually appealing but also practical (providing ample space for storing your lip gloss tubes and phone).—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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Two years ago, the Foundation set a stretch goal to raise half of its revenue inside India through CSR; the team reached it in two years.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Shot in location across Scotland, Grow is billed as an exuberant tale full of giant pumpkins, madcap characters and a little girl who just might be a pumpkin-growing savant.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Australian shepherds are a working breed known for their exuberant and intelligent nature.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Women dangle live chickens from their hands, and carry spices piled high in plastic buckets on their heads.—
Sarah Dean,
CNN Money,
22 Sep. 2025
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The work points toward more energy-efficient methods for plastic upcycling, reducing pollution while creating sustainable fuels.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Like Jardini, Enriquez is known for his bubbly personality and has a passion for everything Italian, translated in the joyful vibe of his collections, bold in their color palette and rich in prints like floral and heart-shaped motifs.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Return to broiler and broil until cheese is bubbly and golden, 2 to 3 minutes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Such devices must be thin and resilient, capable of working where rigid materials fail.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Kraft said her playstyle is gritty, confident and resilient.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Middle-income Americans, earning between $50,000 and $100,000, were tracking the buoyant sentiments of high earners through most of the year.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Sales have remained buoyant, and the entire lot has sold well into the millions copies, according to insiders.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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