BUOYANCY Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

buoyancy

noun

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 Born from the embers of the eighties band Talulah Gosh, Heavenly, led by the singer and guitarist Amelia Fletcher, shuffled forward with her riffy, effervescent playing style, gradually growing more sophisticated across four LPs and an EP, without any loss of buoyancy. —

Hilton Als, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026 The new buoyancy is also evident in the two slices within this Golden State index. —

Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026 Some low level spin and strong buoyancy near the front may result in an isolated brief and weak tornado. —

Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 Thus began a rite of spring for the Royals, who remain graced by Perez’s buoyancy and Terminator-like durability. —

Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for buoyancy

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Noun

No Wolves player scored more than 12 points on a night the Spurs’ swarming defense created too much havoc too allow Minnesota to exploit its advantages in size and strength.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
While other safeties have had success with that small frame, the Dolphins must learn if Taaffe has the strength and tackling ability to bring opponents down consistently as the team’s last line of defense on just about every single play.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026