1
as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
bouncy seat cushions
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2
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
unsurprisingly, the bouncy talk show hostess was a cheerleader in high school
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Recent Examples of bouncy
India have not played an official warm-up match in Australian conditions that are bouncier and pacier than they are used to.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Combination sleepers may find a bouncier hybrid bed easier to move around on.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Innersprings also tend to be bouncier and more responsive.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024
Latex also feels cooler and bouncier than memory foam, adds Dr. Harris.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Combination sleepers may find a bouncier hybrid bed easier to move around on.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Innersprings also tend to be bouncier and more responsive.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024
Latex also feels cooler and bouncier than memory foam, adds Dr. Harris.
—Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
Adjective
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Of course, some experts think CEOs should be a little more flexible.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
24 Jan. 2025
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The doc possesses a flexible form that rightly insists the rest of us lean in.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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The initial sight of Clark and Swift in a suite together after the pop star previously extended an invitation to Clark months ago provided a joyful dose of fan service for some.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Kelce’s offensive explosion elicited joyful reactions from his superstar girlfriend Taylor Swift, who took in the game from a suite, alongside WNBA phenom - and lifelong Chiefs fan – Caitlin Clark.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The soft and smooth texture of the material is meant to combine with a stretch mesh material wrapping the graphite within the grip to improve vibration dampening by 5.8%.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Make the goals reasonably outsized and be aspirational so that they are considered stretch goals.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Stephen consulted on projects over Zoom but Lauren leaned into the sabbatical, studying, painting exuberant landscapes, and pondering the future.—
Sara James Mnookin,
Architectural Digest,
21 Jan. 2025
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With his future in flux, the Miami crowd didn’t give the six-time All-Star an exuberant welcome when his name was announced during pregame introductions, which garnered a little smirk from Butler himself.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
17 Jan. 2025
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Behind the scenes, Dua Miami is partnered with Clean The World, a company that recycles hotel soaps and plastic bottles.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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If your cider vinegar comes in a plastic bottle, transfer it to glass for long-term storage.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Jan. 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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But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2024
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Relationships built on mutual effort are emotionally resilient and fulfilling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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More resilient, more into matches, more able to respond to situations.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Waiting in the hallway for the UCLA coach after his team’s latest disappointment was former Bruins big man Adem Bona, one of the most buoyant players to ever wear the school’s jersey.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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Behind studio footage that looks like it was ripped from Nokia phone, Carti’s raw vocals lilt over buoyant sub bass and another soul sample.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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