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buoyant

[boi-uhnt, boo-yuhnt] / ˈbɔɪ ənt, ˈbu jənt /




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Gold futures posted their third decline in four sessions as the U.S. dollar gained and buoyant U.S. yields kept a lid on demand for the metal.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

Their British approach to R&B prized tightness, clarity, and buoyant precision over the loose, improvisational grit often associated with American soul.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

Jobs growth has been relatively buoyant recently with a strong payrolls release for August.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

“The Whale” is subtler on stage than it is on screen; its metaphors work better in the theater’s buoyant atmosphere for which they were conceived.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

I asked, tentative, not wanting to upset his buoyant humor.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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