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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
To be sure, the job market is showing signs of stagnation, but the AI boom will keep the economy buoyant, with incomes holding up too, Capital Economics said.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2025
All of those concerns could mean a stock market that struggles to cross the finish line in a buoyant mood during the final stretch of the year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The mood was buoyant but reflective, a mix of disbelief, gratitude, nerves and anticipation.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
At one replanting site near the Arizona border west of San Luís Rio Colorado last fall, Pronatura Noroeste wildlife team supervisor Alejandra Calvo Fonseca strung nets between the young but towering trees to count birds and show off the delta’s buoyant biodiversity.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Dec. 2025
All of those concerns could mean a stock market that struggles to cross the finish line in a buoyant mood during the final stretch of the year.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2025
The mood was buoyant but reflective, a mix of disbelief, gratitude, nerves and anticipation.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
At one replanting site near the Arizona border west of San Luís Rio Colorado last fall, Pronatura Noroeste wildlife team supervisor Alejandra Calvo Fonseca strung nets between the young but towering trees to count birds and show off the delta’s buoyant biodiversity.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant
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Sweater nails feel cozy and cheerful in the winter, especially in a shocking shade of scarlet.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Citrus Wreaths Create cheerful wreaths that lean on in-season oranges and lemons for pops of color.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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For the young cubs, the experience marks a joyful milestone just months after their birth.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the process of baking brought her back to something joyful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Jan. 2026
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In an optimistic interview, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi confidentially predicted that the Democrats will regain control of Congress.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the months before Maduro was seized, Machado’s allies were optimistic.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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From Dallas-Fort Worth to Sydney to Paris to New York City, crowds rang in 2026 with exuberant celebrations filled with thunderous fireworks and light shows, while others took a more subdued approach.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Jan. 2026
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Even hospital appointments were overwhelming, with bright lights leaving her drained and overstimulated.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The bright blue facade is a beacon of hope at a time when many residents and business owners are still caught in the difficult process of rebuilding after the fires.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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And in a display of his effervescent showmanship, Malinin just might pull out a backflip.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Biologica’s effervescent sachet delivers everything a woman needs (vitamins, minerals, botanicals, probiotics, and electrolytes) for any stage in her life, from perimenopause to postmenopause.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
3 Jan. 2026
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Chabada For a livelier scene, head to the main drag along Platja de l’Arenal to find Chabada.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kim was the breakout star of the 2018 Olympics, a bubbly teenager taking gold in her parents’ home country of South Korea.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The result is a cheesy, bubbly casserole that will feed a crowd.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Buoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyant. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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