as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber bands are favored for their elasticity.
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Recent Examples of elasticity
This kind of collagen is responsible for your skin’s elasticity and the healthy shine of your hair and nails.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Payton operates with a similar philosophy, having shown elasticity in embracing analytics, rest and recovery methods and modern technology.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Cetaphil’s face serum uses purified peptides to improve your skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of lines.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Osea’s serum is a triple threat for hydrating, soothing, and boosting elasticity.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Payton operates with a similar philosophy, having shown elasticity in embracing analytics, rest and recovery methods and modern technology.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Cetaphil’s face serum uses purified peptides to improve your skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of lines.
—Lauren Taylor, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Osea’s serum is a triple threat for hydrating, soothing, and boosting elasticity.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for elasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
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Once fully operational, the campus is designed to deliver 1GW of capacity, giving the company flexibility to run both its core digital platforms and fast-growing AI workloads.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Watson has argued that an ordinance is preferable to a charter amendment because it can be revised as needed, offering greater flexibility to council.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Jessika Roswall, commissioner for environment, water resilience and a competitive circular economy, said that although the textile sector is leading in the transition to sustainability, the statistics on waste reveal a need to act.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Feb. 2026
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Extreme weather and resilience spending Utilities and regulators are responding to wildfire seasons, polar vortices, and heat domes by investing in resilience—undergrounding lines, advanced protection systems, expanded tree‑trimming, and passing the costs on to customers.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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