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
Though the reason for these breaches is still somewhat murky, many scientists believe that coming up for air allows sturgeon to control their buoyancy.
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Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Trousdale’s songs adroitly address female empowerment, loss, heartbreak, anxiety, mental health and other subjects while striking a winning balance between melancholia and buoyancy.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
His cast includes manatees who use flatulence to control their buoyancy and cave dwelling fungus gnats that create beautiful, illuminated fly-traps from the mucus lit by their bioluminescent butts.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
Mackie, Fishburne, Lawrence, Bailey and David all pour a ton of heart into their vocal dynamics, allowing nuanced vulnerability and a bubbly buoyancy to shine through, keeping us tethered to the emotional pull of the picture.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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Benjamin Cassidy, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
Trousdale’s songs adroitly address female empowerment, loss, heartbreak, anxiety, mental health and other subjects while striking a winning balance between melancholia and buoyancy.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
His cast includes manatees who use flatulence to control their buoyancy and cave dwelling fungus gnats that create beautiful, illuminated fly-traps from the mucus lit by their bioluminescent butts.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
Mackie, Fishburne, Lawrence, Bailey and David all pour a ton of heart into their vocal dynamics, allowing nuanced vulnerability and a bubbly buoyancy to shine through, keeping us tethered to the emotional pull of the picture.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyancy
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Jorgenson is a key part of Visma’s strengths — Vingegaard’s key lieutenant in the mountains, one of the race’s strongest climbers, and entering as a possible general classification contender himself.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Magnitude is a measurement of the strength of an earthquake.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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There is perhaps even more diversity around technology transfer, with rules, attitudes and enthusiasm varying significantly between universities.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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Richard is a tiki guy, and his and Schaffer’s book is the first attempt, possibly ever, to unite the flamboyant exuberance of tiki with the methodical precision of the modernist craft movement.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Their exuberance, however, was not always been met with universal acclaim.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The clinical results released to mark the serum’s 10th anniversary reiterate the reason behind the product’s lasting power: a 23% reduction in fine lines, 28% improvement in hydration, and 43% boost in skin vitality.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The overall mood strikes a new balance between ease, refinement and visual vitality, infusing men’s fashion with a refreshing sense of modern elegance.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Completed in February 2024, the highly specced ride was originally finished in Arctic Grey but has been given a bright paint job that reflects the vibrancy of the three-time Grammy winner’s performances.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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Using a purple shampoo can maintain the vibrancy of your hair between your salon visits.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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“Buoyancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyancy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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