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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
all the fans were buoyant the day after the big win in the play-offs
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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
gave him a buoyant hug and kiss upon meeting him at the airport
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Recent Examples of buoyant
Traders remained in a buoyant mood after news that the two sides had paused their conflict, which had sent energy costs soaring and stoked inflation.
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Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The waste gases produced by bacteria build up in the whale’s tissues and make the carcass buoyant enough to float on the surface of the open ocean for a time.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Earthfoam’s Organic Mattress is a smart pick for anyone who wants a more eco-friendly mattress with a buoyant latex feel.
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Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
The mood this time was understandably less buoyant among the Knicks partisans.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The waste gases produced by bacteria build up in the whale’s tissues and make the carcass buoyant enough to float on the surface of the open ocean for a time.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 June 2026
Earthfoam’s Organic Mattress is a smart pick for anyone who wants a more eco-friendly mattress with a buoyant latex feel.
—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 June 2026
The mood this time was understandably less buoyant among the Knicks partisans.
—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant
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With both extended families gathered at Athen’s Piraeus harbour, we where given a tearful goodbye with hearftfelt prayers and cheerful optimisum to begin our American journey.
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Spend some time at a local pond or lake and greet these pretty waterfowl, observing their colorful markings and cheerful chatter.
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Part of Black history is innovation in the face of oppression and a determination to create safe, inclusive, and joyful spaces for ourselves and for everyone.
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Would society trend toward debilitating mass unemployment or the joyful end of work?
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And for the star pitcher’s part, there seems to be plenty to be optimistic about.
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Once optimistic about the future of life in America, the show now has a stronger desire to make change.
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The country’s massive celebrations have made international headlines, with videos of exuberant fans rocking cars and even buses going viral.
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Across the Bay Area, plenty of events are planned to accommodate the swarms of exuberant fans gathering to experience the hype, even without any game tickets.
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Charlie Carballo Ed Sheeran, who's been rumored to perform at the wedding festivities, made his way to MSG wearing a bright blue suit alongside wife Cherry Seaborn.
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Work with Your Design Style A color this bright and energetic couldn’t possibly be versatile, too, right?
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For the past half-decade, evilgiane and his Surf Gang collective have had their hands all over the quirkiest and most effervescent sounds of rap’s underground and mainstream.
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But true lambrusco, made in the Italian province of Emilia-Romagna is dry, bracing and delicately effervescent.
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Vibrant banners will fill the land alongside lively Spanish music.
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On East Passyunk Avenue, Supérette is a lively French wine bar, market and bottle shop where rosé and pastis are enjoyed with snacks like duck prosciutto and raclette sandwiches.
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Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
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While Minetree delivers a charming performance, capturing Elle's bubbly optimism and mannerisms, the show largely fails to add meaningful depth and truly enrich one of pop culture's most enduring heroines.
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“Buoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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