BUOYANCY Synonyms: 95 Similar and Opposite Words

buoyancy

noun

Definition of buoyancy

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 As each bubble traps more gas, its buoyancy increases until the bubble floats to the surface. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026 This gave rise to a series of metaphors which portray financial strain as a physical burden, felt by weight, pressure, motion and buoyancy. — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Water creates natural resistance in every direction, so even simple movements engage your muscles while the water’s buoyancy reduces stress on your joints. — Patricia Neligan, AJC.com, 27 July 2026 Blowing bubbles allows the sperm whales to control their buoyancy, the researchers argue. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for buoyancy

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Noun

The fitness center is top-notch, with heart rate monitoring and LCD screen treadmills, strength-training machines, free weights, and a Kinesis® exercise wall.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Populism, distilled from the witches’ brew of 1893, only attained its full strength closer to the end of the century.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Rubin nods along to those moments — which could have been trimmed and transformed JAŸ-Z in 8 into JAŸ-Z in 6 or maybe JAŸ-Z in 4 — with the same enthusiasm as when Carter actually breaks something down perceptively.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
But Husted may not need to generate much enthusiasm of his own.

— Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of enthusiasm

Noun

There's more springiness in there that gets you the last bit of distance when unfolding it all the way.

— Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of springiness

Noun

For all the liveliness and color of McBride’s dialogue, some of his narration can be flat.

— T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
And as time went on, the barn that was once the cornerstone of farm life slowly began deteriorating beyond repair, leading the farm to undergo another major change this year in an effort to restore the barn’s former liveliness.

— Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of liveliness

Noun

And social media is inundated with questions about the 80-year-old president's health and vitality, spurred by pictures of his bruised hands or video clips of him appearing to fall asleep in meetings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
And social media is inundated with questions about the 80-year-old president’s health and vitality, spurred by pictures of his bruised hands or video clips of him appearing to fall asleep in meetings.

— Josh Boak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

Hublot really leaned all the way in here, crafting a watch that does truly encompass the vibrancy and fun of the Balloon Dogs on the wrist.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
InStyle Fashion director Kevin Huynh said designers are waving goodbye to the quiet luxury era and leaning into vibrancy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of vibrancy

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