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
This modularity, along with the energy-efficient buoyancy propulsion system, provides the Slocum with a most flexible system for integrating sensors for optimal ocean observation, according to Teledyne Webb Research.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Proper buoyancy would have required roughly 22 pounds.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
This holds tanks largely filled with fresh water to maintain the platform’s buoyancy in the salty ocean.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
From the outset, Euphonic Sounds presents itself as a spinning teacup ride, owing as much to Ragger’s gonzo instrumentation as the music’s natural buoyancy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Mar. 2026
Proper buoyancy would have required roughly 22 pounds.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
This holds tanks largely filled with fresh water to maintain the platform’s buoyancy in the salty ocean.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
From the outset, Euphonic Sounds presents itself as a spinning teacup ride, owing as much to Ragger’s gonzo instrumentation as the music’s natural buoyancy.
—Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for buoyancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyancy
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As his hands grow steady again, Levell hopes others living with Parkinson's find strength in their own journey.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Among a raft of reforms Warsh has previously indicated he’d like to see at the central bank—advancing a bullish outlook on the productivity benefits of AI, the strength of which could provide the basis for an argument to begin a rate-cutting cycle.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Great cast members display an infectious enthusiasm that inspires visitors to want to get into their load row and onto that boat and sit down as swiftly as possible.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Thus began a series of responses that suggested perhaps his enthusiasm is in jest — or maybe not?—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The stock market’s exuberance is rooted in optimism about ceasefires in the Middle East and hope that oil might resume flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Comedian Pulkit Mani performed a sharp mimicry of Modi's exuberance and awkward hugs while meeting world leaders.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Cloaked in a dress that looked like it was made of gold coins, and that seemed to give her a jauntiness on the ice, Liu completed a strenuous seven triple jumps.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
22 Feb. 2026
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The researchers, however, did not find meaningful improvements in post-exercise muscle recovery, soreness or tendon mechanical properties (strength, springiness and stretch resistance).—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the proteins, the crunch of the egg roll and springiness of the noodles made the bowl texturally playful.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
27 Nov. 2025
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Students buzzed with eagerness as helmets and communication equipment were also passed around.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The King is said to be eager to see his grandchildren, and with Charles battling cancer, there seems to be an eagerness to make the meeting happen sooner rather than later.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
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There is a similar liveliness and generosity in how people move toward one another.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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The establishment is filled with the kind of liveliness that was typical of supper clubs during decades past.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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There’s a school of psychology behind why teams wear bolder colors on the color wheel — hues that scream vitality, energy, power and strength.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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For me, maintaining brand vitality requires curiosity, humility and ongoing dialogue.—
Terri Liebler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Buoyancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyancy. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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