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
With no swim bladder to regulate buoyancy—a structure that would collapse under such extreme pressure—the blobfish relies on its low-density, fatty tissue to hover effortlessly above the seafloor.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This, in turn, causes gases to gather there, which throws the turtle’s buoyancy out of balance.
—Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
The buoyancy of that 4-0 win over Everton, when Rashford and Zirkzee each scored twice, has popped, and so much about United right now feels like a tightrope walk.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Scientists later thought the substance aids in adjusting buoyancy during diving and resurfacing.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
This, in turn, causes gases to gather there, which throws the turtle’s buoyancy out of balance.
—Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
The buoyancy of that 4-0 win over Everton, when Rashford and Zirkzee each scored twice, has popped, and so much about United right now feels like a tightrope walk.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Scientists later thought the substance aids in adjusting buoyancy during diving and resurfacing.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for buoyancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyancy
Noun
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And so our – our whole position from the beginning was trying to put America in a position of peace through strength.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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All guests were able to partake in a free fitness assessment that tested markers like grip strength to assign them a biological age.—
Emily Burns,
WWD,
15 Feb. 2025
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The unexpected uptick in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump's election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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The enthusiasm was palpable among the rest of the pitchers in camp on Wednesday.—
Andrew Baggarly,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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There is no more popular member of the Leverkusen dressing room — but that exuberance and sense of fun mask an appetite for self-improvement.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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Amid the exuberance, the toll of the tragedy wrought by the still-burning fire — human, environmental and otherwise — simmered.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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To be fair, some Democrats and moderate Republicans ignore the vitality of middle-class families as well, mostly House members clinging to their seats with slim electoral majorities.—
Bruce Fuller,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Feb. 2025
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According to Orth, red auras are typically associated with vitality, power, and strong energy.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Residents are hopeful that plans for Rainbow Beach will bring back the vibrancy and sense of community that once defined the area.—
Melody Winston,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The vibrancy felt throughout the night only further cemented the brand’s grand revival.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Buoyancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyancy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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