as in vigorousness
the ability to remain strong and joyful despite challenges
Never ones to be discouraged by a few setbacks, they woke up every morning with a renewed buoyancy to move forward.
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Recent Examples of buoyancy
Changing the way nylon assembles in the molecular stage can transform it from a solidly unyielding material like climbing rope into something with more buoyancy—for instance, a sports bra.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Reportedly, this 20 km thick raft raised the ocean floor by more than 1,600 feet (500 meters), providing the permanent buoyancy needed to support the archipelago for millions of years after its fiery birth.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
Combining that cold water with a proper wetsuit and warm body creates a buoyancy issue, which Smith had to train to navigate.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
The Octopus Dive School on Roatán, an island in the Caribbean, runs a multi-day underwater meditation course that links breathwork and buoyancy with mindfulness in the Honduras island’s crystal clear water.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Reportedly, this 20 km thick raft raised the ocean floor by more than 1,600 feet (500 meters), providing the permanent buoyancy needed to support the archipelago for millions of years after its fiery birth.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
Combining that cold water with a proper wetsuit and warm body creates a buoyancy issue, which Smith had to train to navigate.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 11 Dec. 2025
The Octopus Dive School on Roatán, an island in the Caribbean, runs a multi-day underwater meditation course that links breathwork and buoyancy with mindfulness in the Honduras island’s crystal clear water.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyancy
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The relative strength index, or RSI, is a technical indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price moves.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The research relied on metrics covering loneliness, depressive symptoms, memory, and grip strength to gauge physical health.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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An hour in McIntyre’s company is a warm, convivial whirlwind of enthusiasm, jokes and anecdotes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet, his enthusiasm is tempered by the valuable lessons from his past work in healthcare AI, reminding us of the importance of learning from each step of our journey.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The vibe was more subdued than the tribal exuberance at the first Raw Wine fair in London in 2012.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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When informed of those results, close friends Carter and Figueroa-Ray responded with the exuberance of two teens who had just finished a 12-ounce triple berry Bubbl’r.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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Bondi’s and Dhillon’s eagerness to weigh in on a potential prosecution is unusual.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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When the Dallas Cowboys traded away Micah Parsons just days before the 2025 season began, the idea of two first-round picks being sent to Dallas was enough to draw the excitement and eagerness of Jerry Jones and the front office immediately.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 2026
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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
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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
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Paint Accent Wall An accent wall lends vitality to a room by changing the color or texture of one wall.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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To this end, Bitcoin price formation is increasingly informed by macroeconomic factors and market vitality, rather than by internal supply and production factors.—
Jason Phillips,
Ascend Agency,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sakura Square can mirror the success of other cultural destinations, like Seattle’s Chinatown, where 76% of spending comes from non-residents, driving regional visitation and sustaining Downtown vibrancy.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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These events are considered a critical ingredient for improving downtown vibrancy and providing a lift for restaurants, bars and other entertainment businesses in the immediate downtown area.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Buoyancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyancy. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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