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as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
bouncy seat cushions
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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
Latex also feels cooler and bouncier than memory foam, adds Dr. Harris.
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Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024
This is surprising for a latex bed, since latex tends to be a naturally bouncier material.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
Everything is better, bouncier, brighter, and more beautiful.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024
Another material inside a pillow’s core that keeps things cool is latex, which utilizes natural rubber tree sap to create a cooler, bouncier fabric that’s still long-lasting.3
The material on the outside of the pillow can also help with a pillow’s heat retention and durability.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
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Jessie Van Amburg, SELF, 24 Sep. 2024
This is surprising for a latex bed, since latex tends to be a naturally bouncier material.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 20 Sep. 2024
Everything is better, bouncier, brighter, and more beautiful.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2024
Another material inside a pillow’s core that keeps things cool is latex, which utilizes natural rubber tree sap to create a cooler, bouncier fabric that’s still long-lasting.3
The material on the outside of the pillow can also help with a pillow’s heat retention and durability.
—Olivia Avitt, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
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Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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In total, that means the system is more accessible than some mini PCs, but not as flexible or upgradable as a traditional tower.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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After years of deadline hell and multiple burnouts, both writing and reading had become stressful work instead of joyful work.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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For wine lovers, few experiences are as joyful as traveling to a region known for its sparkling wines.Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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They’re made from 100-percent cotton shorts with a stretch waistband and side pockets.Clint Davis, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
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Cellulosic producer Lenzing, stretch fiber producer Roica by Asahi Kasei and Japanese denim mill Kaihara Denim came together to create the Saisei Collection, a range of stretch fabrics made with recycled fibers.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 25 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps that’s the key to why the director’s work feels specific yet universal, exuberant yet affecting.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2024
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The 25-year-old Pennsylvania native did a fantastic job in the role, wowing a massive gathering of exuberant fans with a dizzying pop music spectacle that featured equal amounts of hits and star power.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Prevent a mess of plastic bags under the sink by using these expert organizing hacks.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
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Spoon 1/2 cup frosting into a piping bag or ziplock plastic bag; cut a 1/2-inch hole in the tip or corner.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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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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Nothing sounds better than having a fresh pizza straight out of the oven, with its bubbly cheese and thin, charred crust.Scott Gilbertson Gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
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So in every place the military is taking action today to become more resilient.Outside Online, Outside Online, 13 Nov. 2024
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Rather than collapsing, Hezbollah has proved both resilient and adaptive.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Musically, buoyant dance-pop and explosive love-centric choruses took the place of Rated R’s penchant for foreboding rock ‘n’ roll.Kyle Denis, Billboard, 19 Nov. 2024
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Yet, while some trends are still nascent, others show no sign of fading: the alley of high-tech water toy gadgets, from submersibles to electric scooters and inflatables, was as buoyant as ever—even in the rain.Chrissie McClatchie, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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