as in vigorousness
the ability to remain strong and joyful despite challenges
Never ones to be discouraged by a few setbacks, they woke up every morning with a renewed buoyancy to move forward.
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Recent Examples of buoyancy
The sense of buoyancy in markets, then, could be a head rush — evoked by the U.S.-China trade deal over the weekend — that could dissipate once the gravity of the economic headwinds takes over again.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Volcanic eruptions can then occur as the bubbles accumulate and increase in buoyancy, driving an explosion.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
The session is done while floating in a pool to leverage buoyancy.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
With attention to texture and color for accent and buoyancy, Michael and his designer have created an evocative environment for this story to play out in.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 16 May 2025
Volcanic eruptions can then occur as the bubbles accumulate and increase in buoyancy, driving an explosion.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
The session is done while floating in a pool to leverage buoyancy.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
With attention to texture and color for accent and buoyancy, Michael and his designer have created an evocative environment for this story to play out in.
—Jeffrey Seller, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyancy
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That makes a living shoreline’s capacity to adapt to its surroundings — unlike a static seawall — one of its biggest strengths, said Melinda Donnelly, an assistant research scientist and biology professor at UCF who works with Walters.—
Molly Duerig,
Miami Herald,
28 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Late last week, some influential Democrats were saying that Lamont’s enthusiasm for his chief regulator may have cooled after PURA conceded destruction of the text messages.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Throughout, the cast of 17 exudes an unmistakable enthusiasm for the material, the onstage electricity radiating up the alpine slopes of the Guthrie’s expansive Wurtele Thrust.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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This Cancer season will be unique, as Jupiter will align with the water sign on June 24th, brightening up our vibe with exuberance and prosperity.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
18 June 2025
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Willem Dafoe as Klaus in The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou Klaus is Zissou’s emotionally fragile first mate, a role that Dafoe digs into with real exuberance.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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The coldest year of its decade, 2008 provided freshness and vitality that are evident in its vivid aromas of peach and pomegranate.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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The formula features vegan proteins derived from quinoa to strengthen strands and boost overall vitality, plus a bond-fortifying technology to target hair most prone to breakage.—
Jessie Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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The vibrancy of New York City is always compelling.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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In addition to sharing books, documentaries, and online resources with your family, local Juneteenth events such as parades, festivals, concerts and educational workshops provide further opportunities to experience the vibrancy of these celebrations and learn directly from the Black community.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
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“Buoyancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyancy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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