springiness

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Recent Examples of springiness 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
Noun
  • The purposeful kicks counter her body’s buoyancy, bringing her down to about 30 feet, then to neutral buoyancy for 10 more feet, and, finally, to negative buoyancy—or freefall, sinking—below 50 to 60 feet.
    Stella Fong, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This holds tanks largely filled with fresh water to maintain the platform’s buoyancy in the salty ocean.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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
Noun
  • Incumbent Socialist Mayor Anne Hidalgo, elected in 2014 and reelected in 2020, decided against seeking a third term, having steered the French capital through the trauma of extremist attacks in 2015 and the exuberance of the Paris Olympics in 2024.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Alcaraz showed up in South Florida a relatively unknown Spanish teenager with blistering groundstrokes, youthful exuberance, and a daring drop shot.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Somehow, though, none of this really detracts from the minute-to-minute joys of a series so distinct in its characterizations, forward-looking in its plotting, and willing to prioritize vivacity and gratification.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But the variety and vivacity of these dozen tracks, all created on an old-school hardware setup, are proof that Cahl Sel doesn’t lack for ideas of his own.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • This straightforward yet effective step not only enhances germination but also maximizes the plants' health and vitality.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
  • As an organization, Gary Broadway Main Streets will use economic vitality, promotion, architectural design and organization to revitalize the area, Robinson said, wanting to see more local businesses, live music and entertainment.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The vision is expected to begin with further strengthening downtown Hartford and lessening its dependency on office workers for vibrancy.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The fabric is also yarn-dyed for a rich color that maintains its vibrancy, even after many washes.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2026

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“Springiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/springiness. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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