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
Our stylists agree that a blunt bob is the ultimate choice for faking a fuller, bouncier appearance on thin hair.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
As well as Carrick, step forward Liam Rosenior (Chelsea), David Moyes (Everton), Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and Gary O’Neil (Bournemouth) as the bounciest of new managers since the start of the 2021-22 season.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Her mochi skins are bouncy and soft, with a chewy texture so majestic that the stretchability rivals the most dramatic of cheese pulls.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Protease, a gentle enzyme, smooths texture and helps strengthen the moisture barrier so skin stays bouncier, less reactive, and better hydrated.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
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Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
As well as Carrick, step forward Liam Rosenior (Chelsea), David Moyes (Everton), Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and Gary O’Neil (Bournemouth) as the bounciest of new managers since the start of the 2021-22 season.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Her mochi skins are bouncy and soft, with a chewy texture so majestic that the stretchability rivals the most dramatic of cheese pulls.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Protease, a gentle enzyme, smooths texture and helps strengthen the moisture barrier so skin stays bouncier, less reactive, and better hydrated.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
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Between 48 percent off platform sandals that feel just as cushioned as sneakers, to 60 percent off flexible, low-profile sneakers that’ll never challenge an overpacked suitcase, any of the shoes below will carry you through your summer outings in style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Herje has witnessed joyful reunions between young friends who hadn't seen each other in person for months.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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As a result, what should be one of the most joyful moments can instead become one marked by fear, confusion, and surveillance — all stemming from a nonconsensual test.—
Dr. Mattie Renn,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Surrounding this zipper mechanism is a stretch fabric that adapts to the unique contours of your foot.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Her final piece is a neon legging and bra set made from stretch mesh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Why do some people have this over-exuberant, uncontrolled inflammatory response that affects other parts of the body and other patients don't?—
Eileen Finan,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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In the spring run-in, that Everton match delivered the exuberant scene of Max Dowman, 16, running down the pitch to score the second goal into an empty net, the stadium reacting in real time like a Tour de France crowd hollering home the yellow jersey at the top of Mont Ventoux.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The dog couldn’t go in her room so soon after her transplant, so Aspen dabbed colors on a small canvas and handed it to Scott, who put it in a plastic bag and smeared peanut butter on top.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Use pruning shears to cut the stems at ground level and place the cuttings in a plastic bag for disposal.—
Caroline Biggs,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Mika Abdalla’s Allie Hayes is the bubbly bestie of Season 1 lead Hannah.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Head to Pleasanton’s Museum on Main to start this country fest-meets-everything bubbly celebration.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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That shift matters because the Q1 results already showed that the core business remains resilient, even in the face of elevated fuel costs.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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But, for the most part, the year-to-date data paints a picture of a resilient economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Rosen tells Deadline that the concept of the twisty, often buoyant thriller came about during the pandemic, while meditating on his wife’s myriad responsibilities and the increasingly suffocating terms of our digital existence.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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For how vibrant and buoyant the film’s cinematography, production design, and costume design are, the script and its laborious dialogue are twice as leaden.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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