Example Sentences

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I was an early adopter of “bop” back when we were still using the word to classify the singular bounciness of Carly Rae Jepsen songs in 2015.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The song’s bounciness makes it feel as if it’s ripe for a go-go remake, especially with the singer repeating, “It’s okay, we don’t gotta talk no more” on the hook.

From Washington Post • Feb. 23, 2021

Gabby’s giant ears and fluffy tail accentuate the bounciness of her gait, and her form in the air really is astonishing.

From Slate • Feb. 12, 2019

These measurements helped the research team develop models that use the bird’s size and speed to predict key aspects of its movement — like stride length and general bounciness.

From The Verge • Feb. 24, 2018

That’s what I kept telling myself, and the next day at the gym, the extra bounciness of the new bars didn’t seem like such a huge deal after all.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles