as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
offered their bubbly congratulations to the expectant parents
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Recent Examples of bubbly
The difference is subtle, but the fine filter creates milk that's a bit bubblier than the ultrafine filter.
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Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2024
Nothing sounds better than having a fresh pizza straight out of the oven, with its bubbly cheese and thin, charred crust.
—Scott Gilbertson
gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
As the piece tries to unpack why the bubbly actor with a southern drawl’s social media videos filmed and posted during the pandemic garnered him millions of new followers and fans, Jordan opened up about the origins of one such video.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2022
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Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2024
Nothing sounds better than having a fresh pizza straight out of the oven, with its bubbly cheese and thin, charred crust.
—Scott Gilbertson
gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
As the piece tries to unpack why the bubbly actor with a southern drawl’s social media videos filmed and posted during the pandemic garnered him millions of new followers and fans, Jordan opened up about the origins of one such video.
—Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbly
Adjective
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Dad was proof that life didn’t end—indeed, could become more joyful—after sobriety.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Drenched in bright, saturated hues and electric light, the sculpture exemplifies her signature aesthetic—a bold blend of pop culture, feminism, South Asian motifs, and joyful rebellion.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ortega plays the young version of Jane in 30 episodes of this effervescent comedy series, a role that helped launch her into Disney Channel stardom and more.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Known for her effervescent personality and matching good looks, Anderson became a fixture of the small screen in the 1970s and 1980s.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His exuberant new novel, The Gossip Columnist’s Daughter, packs the punch of his short stories, dramatizing a real-life unsolved murder, both a homage to Hollywood noir and a meditation on how and why our deepest connections can betray us.—
Book Marks
August 14,
Literary Hub,
14 Aug. 2025
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Match their energy level If someone’s profile hints that they’re reserved, don’t go overboard with exclamation points and an exuberant first message.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But when a vivacious young female teacher arrives, and the townspeople begin imagining a romantic match, his life comes apart.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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Combine all this with its vivacious powerplant, and I was taken aback by how effortless and daily-ready this monster was to drive.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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As the sun becomes warmer, during periods when the wind does not blow enough to maintain circulation the surface temperature climbs and the water there becomes more buoyant.—
Anthony A. Ciuffa,
Outdoor Life,
7 Aug. 2025
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The buoyant financial services sector propelled 18 companies onto the list, more than double from the eight that appeared last year.—
Ardian Wibisono,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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My skin looked bouncier, smoother, and all-around healthier.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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Our testers noted if the beds were really bouncy, as this is usually a sign of limited motion isolation.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Go ahead, frolic outdoors, but be alert to the seasonal hazards!—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
26 June 2025
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Pods of porpoises frolic, and a playful minke whale shimmers in the afternoon sun.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Sep. 2024
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“Bubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubbly. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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