jauntiness

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Noun
  • From the outset, Euphonic Sounds presents itself as a spinning teacup ride, owing as much to Ragger’s gonzo instrumentation as the music’s natural buoyancy.
    Aly Eleanor, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The ensemble’s playful insouciance maintains the production’s buoyancy.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Alysa Liu’s irrepressible exuberance on the ice will get a lot of play.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • As for market exuberance, Silverblatt emphasized the need for investors to be cautious and well-informed.
    John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Alongside the proteins, the crunch of the egg roll and springiness of the noodles made the bowl texturally playful.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Nov. 2025
  • The pleasures of chewy textures are on better display in a shallow bowl of trofie, teeny-tiny handmade pasta twists cooked to a lovely springiness.
    Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Using fabric adds movement, liveliness, and drama to a room in a more advanced way than paint can.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Some of these treats date as far back as the 1700s, while others were developed during the penny-pinching of the Great Depression or the liveliness of the 1950s.
    Mack Swenson, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • His cheerfulness and laughter often brought strength and refreshment to me in difficult times.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Raines replied, her usual cheerfulness stepping up a notch.
    Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Somehow, though, none of this really detracts from the minute-to-minute joys of a series so distinct in its characterizations, forward-looking in its plotting, and willing to prioritize vivacity and gratification.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But the variety and vivacity of these dozen tracks, all created on an old-school hardware setup, are proof that Cahl Sel doesn’t lack for ideas of his own.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Capturing the dynamics of laborers, with a reimaging of fan covers as ornate hats, the texture of plastic bags is recreated, incorporating the clashing of neon lights to express both the vitality and desolation of street life.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Known for its symbolism of strength, vitality, and momentum, the Horse sets an energetic tone for the months ahead.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Caretakers Company, a new film, TV and animation production label from former Sony International executive Joshua Friedman, has secured the rights to the young reader novella series.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Unlike the usual approach, animation here represents our protagonist’s real life, while live-action footage shows the virtual world.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Jauntiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jauntiness. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.

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