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
But large mounds cannot remain spherical because gases go up and down in response to buoyancy, and buoyancy breaks the symmetry.
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Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2025
Though the reason for these breaches is still somewhat murky, many scientists believe that coming up for air allows sturgeon to control their buoyancy.
—Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Trousdale’s songs adroitly address female empowerment, loss, heartbreak, anxiety, mental health and other subjects while striking a winning balance between melancholia and buoyancy.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
His cast includes manatees who use flatulence to control their buoyancy and cave dwelling fungus gnats that create beautiful, illuminated fly-traps from the mucus lit by their bioluminescent butts.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 12 June 2025
Though the reason for these breaches is still somewhat murky, many scientists believe that coming up for air allows sturgeon to control their buoyancy.
—Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Trousdale’s songs adroitly address female empowerment, loss, heartbreak, anxiety, mental health and other subjects while striking a winning balance between melancholia and buoyancy.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
His cast includes manatees who use flatulence to control their buoyancy and cave dwelling fungus gnats that create beautiful, illuminated fly-traps from the mucus lit by their bioluminescent butts.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyancy
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Europe’s traditionally weaker economies have outperformed the core countries in recent years, and now nations like Spain, Italy, and Portugal as well as Greece can borrow at the same costs as France and Germany, a sign both of their strength and the European giants’ weakness.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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It de-risks adoption, preserves momentum, and unlocks the distinctly human strengths AI can’t replicate.—
Maria Ross,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Institutional enthusiasm for digital assets is rising, and the U.S. regulatory climate has grown friendlier, even as the economics of mining face more pressure from bitcoin’s quadrennial halving.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The market has been buoyed by a strong corporate earnings season and undeterred investor enthusiasm about AI.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Analysts were anticipating a weaker second quarter in the wake of the market's exuberance in the first quarter, when traders positioned themselves for the upside of the Trump administration's promises to create more favorable regulatory conditions for the crypto industry.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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To be sure, after an initial burst of exuberance, March and April were rocky: A gale of macroeconomic forces—including tariffs and persistently high inflation and interest rates—led the pipeline to dry up as some firms put IPO plans on ice.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
28 July 2025
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Rooted in the belief that manufacturing can provide both economic vitality and personal fulfillment, Roberts and his business partner Jocko Willink are building an apparel and footwear brand that prioritizes local supply chains, environmental impact and quality craftsmanship.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
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China's leadership is eager to reverse the trend, as the soaring number of elderly citizens is expected to increase the burden on families and strain the country's social welfare systems, sapping vitality from the world's second-largest economy.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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The selection of No Other Choice underscores BIFF’s efforts to champion the vibrancy and global reach of contemporary Korean filmmaking during its landmark 30th anniversary edition, organizers say.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
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For Brightening Whites Believe it or not, vinegar acts as a natural bleaching agent that can greatly help restore the vibrancy to your favorite white clothes.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Buoyancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyancy. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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