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. sprightliness
  5. exuberance
  6. vivacity
  7. vitality
  8. vibrancy
Noun
  • The third, Surrender, is a massage performed in water, in which the buoyancy and warmth allow the body to completely relax and let go.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Coast Guard said that the fuel in the Jaria Provider was also stored in ballast tanks, which are typically used to hold water or air to control the ship's buoyancy.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of buoyancy
Noun
  • At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For all the liveliness and color of McBride’s dialogue, some of his narration can be flat.
    — T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 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 company claims a new wheelspin actuator reacts to traction losses notably faster, a sprightliness that’s particularly gratifying when gunning the SE around a corner.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 31 Mar. 2020
Definition of sprightliness
Noun
  • Not unlike the arsenal of menopause marketing, which includes in its targets women pre- and post-, this exuberance about perfecting our vaginas is aimed at every woman who’s entered the life stage that includes menarche.
    — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 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
  • Creativity is at the heart of our fashion system, and seeing a new generation of designers bring their talent, energy and creative vision to our week is a strong expression of its vitality.
    — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
  • And social media is inundated with questions about the 80-year-old president's health and vitality, spurred by pictures of his bruised hands or video clips of him appearing to fall asleep in meetings.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of vitality
Noun
  • For many years, the Loop has felt emptied of life at the end of the workday, and there have been recent efforts to restore a sense of vibrancy even in the evening hours.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Yannick Nézet-Séguin nudges the orchestra’s warmth and saturation into territory that, if not quite gaudy, is certainly gala-worthy, privileging vibrancy over darkness.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of vibrancy

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“Springiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springiness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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