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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
all the fans were buoyant the day after the big win in the play-offs
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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
gave him a buoyant hug and kiss upon meeting him at the airport
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Recent Examples of buoyant
At the same time, Huerta and Velez’s songs—filled with strains of salsa and mariachi and featuring some virtuosic guitar work—are buoyant and engaging.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Glick’s performance is buoyant and goofy; one of the few comedic constants (in addition to Crispy) in what Amazon insists is best described as a comedy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
Come top of the first, Howie’s timbre will be especially buoyant, his enthusiasm that of a child returning to the bleachers after a long winter, summer stretching out as far as the eye can see.
—Joshua Dubler, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
City, though, will undoubtedly feel buoyant about their chances of getting the latest set of rules thrown out — and if that happens then the league will be plunged even deeper into crisis.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2025
Glick’s performance is buoyant and goofy; one of the few comedic constants (in addition to Crispy) in what Amazon insists is best described as a comedy.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2025
Come top of the first, Howie’s timbre will be especially buoyant, his enthusiasm that of a child returning to the bleachers after a long winter, summer stretching out as far as the eye can see.
—Joshua Dubler, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
City, though, will undoubtedly feel buoyant about their chances of getting the latest set of rules thrown out — and if that happens then the league will be plunged even deeper into crisis.
—Dan Sheldon, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant
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Montecito High School Para-educator Lindsay Swanson, an employee since August 2015, was praised for her passion and dedication while serving with a cheerful and positive demeanor.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2025
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The show follows the adventures of José, a cheerful and curious character, along with his best friends —Obi, a playful rabbit, and Kim, a curious monkey.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Hamilton’s pastor described her as faithful, joyful, ready to help and a great mom, KOB4 reported.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The montage also shows travel snaps from 2023, a cozy hug during a snowy getaway in 2024 and a joyful family beach day.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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What leaders in Congress have said about a rescissions package Congressional Republicans are generally optimistic about the process — and eager to get started.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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Demographics Overall, survey results showed men were more optimistic than women on almost every economic question.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Winning today would not only give way to exuberant celebrations but also open up new opportunities and propel the club into a new era.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Enjoy a Blanco Crianza—lime peel and tarragon on the nose, exuberant acidity cutting through ripe melon.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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While cruises claimed over half of Greenland’s total tourism numbers in 2023, the future looks bright for air travel.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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Robin Gosens gave them exactly that, but La Viola came up short against the effervescent Spanish side to lose 4-3 on aggregate.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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In between, arguments are made and relationships are built, but the sometimes laborious work of exposition and table-setting can become effervescent when delivered at Sherman-Palladino’s melodic meter.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2025
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Insects, much like their human counterparts, are more lively in the spring and summer when the weather is warmer.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The conversation was lively and funny, with the actress discussing her defining role in 1976’s Carrie and nearly missing out on Lynne Ramsay’s current Cannes title, Die, My Love.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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The difference is subtle, but the fine filter creates milk that's a bit bubblier than the ultrafine filter.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2024
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“Buoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyant. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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