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
What holds more promise than a lighter, bouncier, sexier new model?
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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
The song is a take on the penultimate track from Tinashe’s 2024 album Quantum Baby, with the Disco Lines collab dialing up the BPM, adding an urgent synth production and loading up the track with bright and bouncy electronic flourishes.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
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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
The song is a take on the penultimate track from Tinashe’s 2024 album Quantum Baby, with the Disco Lines collab dialing up the BPM, adding an urgent synth production and loading up the track with bright and bouncy electronic flourishes.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
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The researchers also observed superconductivity in flexible films made from niobium carbide nanoscrolls.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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More companies are dialing back flexible work schedules and mandating that employees return to the office part-time or full-time, forcing women into tough situations.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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Zar described the reopening as both joyful and reflective, acknowledging the emotional weight carried by families who lived through evacuation, loss, and uncertainty.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gallows humor and joyful nihilism seems something of a trend in 2026, and the penguin appears to fit that category, although many have found the creature to be a symbol of endurance.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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This Dad Jean cut is especially good, bridging the gap between relaxed and tapered with a straight-leg silhouette and non-stretch denim.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
28 Jan. 2026
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Katie Tague, senior vice president global marketing, client relations and sales at Artistic Milliners, sees stretch being incorporated in a functional way, such as her mill’s use of Lycra’s FitSense technology that provides shaping.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Jan. 2026
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In the 1990s, Dave and Nadine Lipson purchased the 37,000-acre property and renamed it Paws Up (formerly The Resort at Paws Up) after their dogs’ exuberant greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Ian Roberts, a native of Guyana in South America and a former Olympic runner, ascended as an exuberant and inspiring leader over a two-decade career in urban education.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Patrons may also bring a clear, empty plastic bottle, though bottles will not be permitted in general admission areas.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2026
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It is sealed in a plastic bag stapled to an affidavit, which explains that the drive contains evidence the prosecution intends to use.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
24 Jan. 2026
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Zoey’s Spirit Blades capture the playful energy of the bubbly fan-favorite, while Rumi’s Four Tiger Sword features a pearlescent foam blade and hilt fit for a fearless leader.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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Aubreigh was well known and loved in the community, especially for her outgoing and bubbly personality.—
Corin Cesaric,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Terms such as resilient economies, inclusive AI, minilateralism and middle-power cooperation featured prominently across conversations.—
Vaishali Nigam Sinha,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Greater system preparedness can produce more resilient AI security tools that can adapt and respond even more quickly with time.—
Connie Etemadi,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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The buoyant track sees Robyn rapping about having one-night stands while 10 weeks pregnant via IVF.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
8 Jan. 2026
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That said, today’s not the best start for the overall buoyant year of 2026.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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