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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
The buoyant young Olympic skating gold medalist, the true Queen of Oakland, is awarded the key to the city by Mayor Barbara Lee at a rally with 4,000 cheering fans outside City Hall.
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The first feature in 12 years from co-directors Lord and Miller — whose collaborations include The Lego Movie, the Spider-Verse films, 21 Jump Street and its sequel — the new film shows their facility for buoyant humor and heartfelt emotion very much intact.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Personal flotation devices Personal flotation devices help keep kids buoyant in the water, and are an important safety tool for young swimmers and inexperienced swimmers alike.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
But the mood was less buoyant at the JBX, or Joburg Xchange, a three-day industry event running parallel to the festival.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
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Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The first feature in 12 years from co-directors Lord and Miller — whose collaborations include The Lego Movie, the Spider-Verse films, 21 Jump Street and its sequel — the new film shows their facility for buoyant humor and heartfelt emotion very much intact.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Personal flotation devices Personal flotation devices help keep kids buoyant in the water, and are an important safety tool for young swimmers and inexperienced swimmers alike.
—ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
But the mood was less buoyant at the JBX, or Joburg Xchange, a three-day industry event running parallel to the festival.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant
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The less cheerful part of all this is that Great America is unlikely to celebrate a 52nd birthday.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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For generations of Valley families, this scene has unfolded at Castles N' Coasters, a cheerful outpost of fun in the desert that lives in nearly everyone's memory.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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However, Stephen Cottrell, the archbishop of York - the second most senior bishop in the Church of England - told NPR that the occasion marking Mullally's installation as the archbishop of Canterbury was a joyful one.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lightweight floral print dresses can be worn under (or over) a collared shirt in a contrasting hue for some joyful juxtaposition.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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The most optimistic forecast put them middle-of-the-pack at 15th while most others placed them somewhere in the 20s.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lazar says even the most optimistic outlook for the rest of the season shows little chance of recovery.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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From religious holidays to commemorations of native traditions, every month presents a new way to witness such an exuberant community spirit.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rocketship’s 1996 debut, A Certain Smile, A Certain Sadness, then, sits at the crossroads, marking a transition between the raucous, exuberant indie pop of its moment and the more tender, literary form the genre would soon take.—
David Glickman,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Having undergone an extensive 2024 renovation, each of the 259 rooms (including 42 suites) are bright and airy, with textures and colors inspired by the Canadian landscape.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyer, who has a warm smile and bright-pink glasses, did not hide her satisfaction.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sipwell Rock Steady Winemakers use Champagne-method conditioning to produce delicate carbonation in this effervescent rosé made from pinot noir grapes organically grown in California’s Sonoma Coast.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bone offers a quiet and mineral calm while Fermented Fizz lifts the palette with an effervescent, tangy green.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
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Participants are able to create a schedule for themselves that supports more solo contemplative space or lively group experiences.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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South Elgin’s protest was just as lively.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Joyce, a reporter stuck doing clickbait listicles for a bubbly Gen Z boss, begins poking around into a story about an exploding crocodile, an unexpected phenomenon that could put our desperately striving protagonists in further jeopardy.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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In the sitcom, Garcia Swisher was McEntire's bubbly teen daughter.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Buoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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