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
She was blessed with an unstinting energy and buoyancy that had her dashing off postcards far and wide, answering e-mails with improvised poetry, and cold-calling younger writers to offer encouragement.
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Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
The curves suggest a much plusher seat, and the negative space detail through the base give the lounge chair a buoyancy that contradicts its material.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The stock market’s buoyancy can be pinned to relief about the ceasefire, the pullback in oil prices, strong forecasts for earnings season and a recent rebound in tech stocks.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Pico Iyer, Air Mail, 2 May 2026
The curves suggest a much plusher seat, and the negative space detail through the base give the lounge chair a buoyancy that contradicts its material.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
The two are so silly, so loopily in synch, that the scene, which occurs halfway through the second act, lifts the entire show, giving it a buoyancy that has been lacking during its exposition-heavy beginning.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
The stock market’s buoyancy can be pinned to relief about the ceasefire, the pullback in oil prices, strong forecasts for earnings season and a recent rebound in tech stocks.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyancy
Noun
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That’s one of our city’s greatest strengths.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Even in a less spectacular season at the tip of a City side which did not always play to his strengths, Haaland still found the net 38 times in 52 club appearances.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Noun
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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This exuberance isn’t without a sentimental heart.—
Billie Bugara,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2026
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The amount is a reflection of the exuberance around SpaceX’s mission.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
12 June 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
Noun
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This element not only delivers plush cushioning but also retains energy for a certain kind of springiness that kicks fatigue to the curb.—
Oscar Hartzog,
Footwear News,
10 June 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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When the camp comes into view–which can be in as short as 45 minutes or as long as a few hours, depending on your eagerness for wildlife spotting versus the desire of simply getting to your tent and relaxing—another wow factor sets in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The trade elevated the Rams to Super Bowl favorites and is yet another blockbuster deal swung by GM Les Snead, whose eagerness to use his draft picks in trades for star veterans has kept the Rams among the NFL’s top teams during coach Sean McVay’s decade on the sideline.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.—
PJ Green
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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Stories of vitality and decline; of abundance and deficit; of community and tension; of tolerance and intolerance.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Business for the Arts Broward educates the business community about the importance of our arts and cultural community and engages them in building connections among cultural vitality, creative success and economic development.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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“Buoyancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyancy. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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