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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
My spirit is always pretty buoyant, so at the end of the day, that's all that matters.
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Brianne Tracy, People.com, 25 June 2025
Moreover, because warmer water is also more buoyant, the water at the ocean’s surface tends to stay there, cutting off ocean circulation and stopping the most oxygenated layers of the ocean from mixing with the least oxygenated ones.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2025
However, The Wind Waker remains a wonderfully buoyant adventure, and in retrospect, the blueprint for the direction Nintendo would eventually take its marquee franchise in the distant future.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
There's impending doom, buoyant revelry, intimate drama, coming-of-age wonder and, yes, even some unnerving terror.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Brianne Tracy, People.com, 25 June 2025
Moreover, because warmer water is also more buoyant, the water at the ocean’s surface tends to stay there, cutting off ocean circulation and stopping the most oxygenated layers of the ocean from mixing with the least oxygenated ones.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2025
However, The Wind Waker remains a wonderfully buoyant adventure, and in retrospect, the blueprint for the direction Nintendo would eventually take its marquee franchise in the distant future.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 June 2025
There's impending doom, buoyant revelry, intimate drama, coming-of-age wonder and, yes, even some unnerving terror.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant
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More Getty Images Just hours earlier, Korda had posted a cheerful story showing four oversized suitcases and her golf travel bag lined up at the airport.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Despite his serious voice, Gamboa highlighted González’s cheerful character.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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This book captures her vibrant, joyful voice in conversation with Toshio Meronek.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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Here are our picks for the most joyful surprises and most egregious snubs.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Vonda Wright, an orthopedic surgeon and author of Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power, had optimistic thoughts.—
Kristin Auble,
Vogue,
10 July 2025
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Some market observers are concerned that investors are being too optimistic.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
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His personality is exuberant, empathetic, and self-obsessed.—
Ramon Ramirez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Rarely an exuberant spirit as a filmmaker, Edwards here directs a rather mournful script by veteran pro David Koepp, the primary adapting writer on the ‘93 franchise-starter.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 July 2025
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Refreshing, vibrant, and very satisfying with a bright cleansing finish.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Just keep in mind that this year’s 84% full moon will wash out all but the brightest meteors.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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McCabe, an Arsenal fan favourite known for her uncompromising playing style and effervescent off-field personality, was at the centre of much of the discussion as fans daydreamed about her reaction to it all.—
Katie Whyatt,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The effervescent Goldsberry tells us about her new music, the albums that shaped her and other essentials.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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In February, a lively and well-attended protest march took over the streets of downtown McAllen; a news site compared it to a celebration after a high-school-football victory.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
7 July 2025
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Despite multiple comeback attempts, Miami dropped the series opener to the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-5, in front of a lively crowd of 16,715 fans—many of whom stayed for the postgame fireworks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2025
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Nest Lychee Rose is bubblier and way more rose-forward, Kayali Sparkling Lychee has more fruit variety but less actual lychee somehow.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
8 June 2025
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The difference is subtle, but the fine filter creates milk that's a bit bubblier than the ultrafine filter.—
Jaina Grey,
WIRED,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Buoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyant. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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