jauntiness

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Recent Examples of jauntiness Cloaked in a dress that looked like it was made of gold coins, and that seemed to give her a jauntiness on the ice, Liu completed a strenuous seven triple jumps. Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jauntiness
Noun
  • This holds tanks largely filled with fresh water to maintain the platform’s buoyancy in the salty ocean.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The 16-year-old’s first senior start for Arsenal was in October’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, so if the timing is right, the chance to show more of that carefree, youthful exuberance could be exactly what Arsenal need to relieve some of the tension from a Premier League title race.
    Art de Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Not so much for your music as your…not flamboyance, but exuberance, maybe, or whimsy—qualities in vanishingly short supply with our current crop of male pop stars who don’t make backflips a fixture of their live performances.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers, however, did not find meaningful improvements in post-exercise muscle recovery, soreness or tendon mechanical properties (strength, springiness and stretch resistance).
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Against this backdrop, the most striking thing about Dreamers in Exile is its liberated vitality.
    Brian Howe, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Schulze will lead the city’s efforts to attract and retain businesses, support commercial development, and strengthen partnerships that drive long-term economic vitality in Vista, the release states.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Their expertise spans kids, animation, comedy, unscripted, prestige dramas, CBS procedurals and lots of sports.
    Lucas Shaw, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The moment also marks a milestone for GKIDS, the Oscar-winning distributor known for bringing international and artist-driven animation to North American audiences.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Jauntiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jauntiness. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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