springiness

noun

Definition of springinessnext
as in buoyancy

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Recent Examples of springiness There's more springiness in there that gets you the last bit of distance when unfolding it all the way. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 24 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
  • Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Feliciano and Jones radiated energy and exuberance throughout their first press conference as the principal owners of the Padres.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The exuberance of the scene was now part of the draw, attracting influencers who discovered that posing for selfies at Ashe made for great content.
    — Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 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
  • Posture is often more important than vitality, since deathblows can be activated even if an enemy has high health, but higher health also aids faster posture recovery, both for Wolf and his enemies.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Achieving vitality, strength and confidence is possible at any age, but knowing which steps to take to support a changing body is a form of empowerment that can be difficult to find.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • Set the scene The inn brings a new vibrancy to Rosendale, an otherwise quiet Hudson Valley town with a handful of shops, boutiques, and a beloved one-screen movie theater along its Main Street.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The formula is made with amino acids and UV filters to help smooth the hair, improve elasticity, and enhance color vibrancy.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of vibrancy

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“Springiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springiness. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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