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
Unlike the infamous Hindenburg zeppelin, the USS Macon used helium for buoyancy.
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Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Don't remove any winter clothing, as air trapped inside the clothes may provide warmth and buoyancy.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
There will be those moments when the buoyancy of hope will be transformed into the fatigue of despair.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Madcap ad-libs, tumbling drum fills, and billowing melodies suggest vitality and flowing water, bringing a disorienting air of buoyancy to curiosities about the end of existence.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Sarah Holzmann, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Don't remove any winter clothing, as air trapped inside the clothes may provide warmth and buoyancy.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
There will be those moments when the buoyancy of hope will be transformed into the fatigue of despair.
—Lydia Price, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Madcap ad-libs, tumbling drum fills, and billowing melodies suggest vitality and flowing water, bringing a disorienting air of buoyancy to curiosities about the end of existence.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyancy
Noun
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Westerhoff takes an executive role as managing director of the theatrical film division bringing together the strengths of both companies with a strategic market focus on animation, family entertainment, and genre cinema.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
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The future of education lies in combining the strengths of traditional academic practices with innovative technological solutions.—
Bruce Dahlgren,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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After so much enthusiasm and excitement following his winter move from Mercedes, reality is setting in for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Both Until Dawn and The Quarry—along with Supermassive’s series of shorter anthology horror games, The Dark Pictures Anthology, which Fessenden and Reznick kicked off with Man of Medan (2018) —have gained the attention and enthusiasm of video gamers and cinephiles.—
Richard Newby,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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Tailoring Black Style shows the role these pieces played in the definition, development, and exuberance of dandyism.—
Daisy Shaw-Ellis,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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Janine’s exuberance and dedication to treating kids (especially Black kids) like a gift instead of an inconvenience is a lesson for us all, particularly since rhetoric toward little humans is increasingly veering past snarky to hostile and inhumane.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes, the country was cast as a strong and imposing hero, with unparalleled economic vitality and military might.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As the science continues to evolve, one message grows louder: for those pursuing long-term vitality and resilience, quitting alcohol is not just wise.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Commissioners cited a series of reasons for the vote, but one significant part of the discussion centered on how the town wants more stores, restaurants, health care or technology centers or even offices on the property as a way to build vibrancy.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2025
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The preservation of our architectural heritage is not only a matter of maintaining our community’s identity but also plays a fundamental role in fostering economic growth and cultural vibrancy.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Buoyancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyancy. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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