springiness

noun

Definition of springinessnext
as in buoyancy

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Recent Examples of springiness Samsung deepened the groove between the two halves, reduced the magnets' strength, and increased the springiness of the hinge, all to make the phone easier to open one-handed. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 This element not only delivers plush cushioning but also retains energy for a certain kind of springiness that kicks fatigue to the curb. — Oscar Hartzog, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 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 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 Flicking not a result of fast actuation but of the natural compliance and springiness of the actuator. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for springiness
  1. buoyancy
  2. liveliness
  3. jauntiness
  4. exuberance
  5. vivacity
  6. vitality
  7. vibrancy
Noun
  • As each bubble traps more gas, its buoyancy increases until the bubble floats to the surface.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Holland holds onto his buoyancy even as his character battles the blues.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Definition of buoyancy
Noun
  • Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.
    — PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
  • Many of the streets seem narrower than those in Forza Horizon 6‘s Tokyo, and have some more traffic, too, which helps contribute a sense of scale and liveliness to the world.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 11 June 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • 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
Definition of jauntiness
Noun
  • The head-spinning shift has sparked a continuum of reactions, from doom and gloom to reckless exuberance.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In Sugar’s universe, Earth is an exceptionally vibrant place — a vast microcosm of conscious exuberance.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Definition of exuberance
Noun
  • His obvious wig — made even more obvious since the actor is quite famously bald — still has more vivacity than the film’s tepid choreography.
    — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026
  • Today, that sense of resilience and vivacity is more relevant than ever.
    — Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of vivacity
Noun
  • Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Historically, bloodstone has been used for its healing properties and is often associated with vitality, courage, and strength.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Despite all this, Hillsborough retains a vibrancy and passion that helped keep the club going through the nadir of finishing on zero points in the Championship last season after being deducted 18 for financial wrongdoings.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • That’s because the high heat can cause color transfer over time or suck up the vibrancy of the white shade.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrancy

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“Springiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springiness. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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