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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
As a result of the 2024 results, Zalando was buoyant about the coming year, offering guidance that predicted growth of between 4 and 9 percent for both revenue and GMV.
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Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a very good role-playing game and one that not only is a proud addition to the Xeno series but also adds another great game to the library of the already buoyant Switch.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
All the actors are on the same page, equally at home with Chekhov’s realism and buoyant theatricality.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The lighter weight carbon build also gives these skis an enticingly buoyant feel.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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Cathrin Schaer, WWD, 6 Mar. 2025
Overall, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a very good role-playing game and one that not only is a proud addition to the Xeno series but also adds another great game to the library of the already buoyant Switch.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
All the actors are on the same page, equally at home with Chekhov’s realism and buoyant theatricality.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The lighter weight carbon build also gives these skis an enticingly buoyant feel.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant
Adjective
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After congratulating the pregnant women, the husband and wife turn their attention to a cheerful Aisha.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The relaxed fit keeps it comfortable for all-day wear, and the sunny shade adds a cheerful touch to otherwise neutral travel basics.—
Becca Blond,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2025
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But his joyful, freewheeling creativity is thwarted by the head Piglin, Malgosha (voiced by Rachel House), who seeks the two objects in order to control the Overworld; to protect it, Steve enlists Dennis, a wolf he’s encountered and tamed, to carry them back home and hide them under his bed.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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The key is turning function into emotion, crafting joyful products and blending technology, creativity and insights to create standout first impressions and unique product experiences that stick.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Choosing to remain optimistic about the value of individual contributions is not naïve, but a deliberate act of defiance.—
Lauren Stienstra,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Poston is optimistic about the bill going into the House and said there’s an opportunity to inform lawmakers on how big of an impact this package will have on Texas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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Hoping to quiet the controversy and attract more mainstream Protestant audiences, McPherson tried distancing herself from the practices of the Holy Rollers, not only refusing to speak in tongues but also admonishing overly exuberant attendees at her services.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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There are a number of videos showing exuberant fan reactions to A Minecraft Movie in theaters–and not the organic kinds of reactions, the exaggerated kinds, and maybe even staged?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
10 Apr. 2025
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Multilayered aromas of honeycomb, seashell and hazelnuts with pear tart flavors and bright acidity with a very long finish of saline minerality. 2023 SHABO, Rosé Wine: 100% Pinot Noir.—
Cathrine Todd,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The whites of shirts and balloons look bright, while skin tones appear natural.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Part of it could be that the group, led by effervescent frontwoman Michelle Zauner, was playing a lot of the material from their gorgeous and gutting new album For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) in the desert for the first time.—
John Lonsdale,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
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The finish is long, smooth, and dry, with effervescent spicy notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Panelists had been carefully chosen and the moderators ensured lively debates took place.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To introduce persimmon in a balanced way, Bassford recommends incorporating the color into decorative touches like wallpaper, upholstery, or bedding for a lively yet harmonious effect.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 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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“Buoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyant. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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