re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
Examples of resistant in a Sentence
Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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1 July 2026
The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
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30 June 2026
Florida’s no state income tax, combined with Ave Maria’s hurricane-resistant design and location, attainable home prices and summer Sweet Life incentives, means more of your money stays with you.
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30 June 2026
The through line across those formats is consistent, even when the endeavor remains entirely resistant to a single central thesis.
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Alexander Puutio,
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Adjective
The golden children include YSL’s new cushion foundation, a humidity-resistant curl mousse, and a setting spray that could survive the sun.
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Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Florida’s no state income tax, combined with Ave Maria’s hurricane-resistant design and location, attainable home prices and summer Sweet Life incentives, means more of your money stays with you.
—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The through line across those formats is consistent, even when the endeavor remains entirely resistant to a single central thesis.
—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for resistant
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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