as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
offered their bubbly congratulations to the expectant parents
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Recent Examples of bubbly
And similar to the Today host, Rylee loves to read and has a bubbly personality.
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Some are high in caffeine or contain sugar, like at Starbucks or Dunkin’; but others are caffeine-free, like Panera’s new additions; while Sonic’s are either bubbly or flat.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
After a few short rings, a bubbly introduction greeted me.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Donovan is talkative, bubbly and outgoing, while Juan is more of a listener.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Some are high in caffeine or contain sugar, like at Starbucks or Dunkin’; but others are caffeine-free, like Panera’s new additions; while Sonic’s are either bubbly or flat.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
After a few short rings, a bubbly introduction greeted me.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Donovan is talkative, bubbly and outgoing, while Juan is more of a listener.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbly
Adjective
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King Charles, Princess Anne and Prince William are the royal family members who currently helm the events, and Goulding shared a joyful message about her ceremony to remember on Wednesday.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Larry’s reunion with his wife and children at Anchorage was a joyful thing to watch, and the rest of us will never forget those phone calls to our families.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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If perfume had a color, this one would definitely be a bright, effervescent orange.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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The band – the effervescent Stefani, bassist Tony Kanal, drummer Adrian Young, guitarist Tom Dumont and two prodigiously talented utility players on horns, keyboards and backing vocals – landed at the technological unicorn of a venue May 6 for the first of an 18-show residency.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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When ThaiPop opened, your exuberant mocktails and fresh juices caught diners’ attention as much as the ones with alcohol.—
Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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Purple irises bring wisdom, while blue irises encourage faith, white irises symbolize integrity, and yellow irises are an exuberant rush of enthusiasm — all while enhancing our verbal sentiments.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The lively restaurant, a tribute to British photographer and tastemaker Cecil Beaton, strikes a delicate balance between elegance and whimsy.—
Julie Tremaine,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Created by Liz Heldens (Will Trent) and Matt Ward (Best Medicine), and set to kick off production in Los Angeles this year, the new series follows Heidi (Banks), who while fresh off a messy divorce, sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Erica was a happy, bubbly and vivacious child who frequently went to church with her mother and loved Barney & Friends, Harrison said.—
Caroline Zimmerman
May 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Yolande was bold, vivacious, and beloved of every gossip columnist.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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After a rejuvenating affair with buoyant co-star Albert Finney while filming Two For the Road, the Ferrers finally divorced in 1968.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 May 2026
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Wolves 0-2 Fulham Everton vs Sunderland From the buoyant mood of a month ago, heading into a home Merseyside derby with genuine hopes of beating Liverpool to Champions League qualification, Everton are now five games without a win.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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When the pressure is reduced, the gas expands inside the foam to create bubbles or cells that give the foam its lighter, bouncier properties.—
Kieran Alger,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For those who want to bring their furry friends along, head to Bonita Beach Dog Park, a dog-friendly, off-leash tidal flat where pups can roam freely and frolic in the shallow waters.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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But today, beachgoers continue to stroll, sunbathe and frolic buck naked on that stretch of sand, in defiance of the law.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Bubbly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubbly. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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