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
But with blanket hiring freezes, labor market elasticity diminishes.
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Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Prickly pear seed oil adds shine, moringa leaf extract helps prevent breakage, and cactus flower extract adds bounce and elasticity—making this non-aerosol, talc-free powder formula a strong pick for oily hair that also needs body and texture.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
True to its name, it’s loaded with peptides to help balance excess oil, boost elasticity, and bring back that glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
The rotating molecules in plastic ice VII give the ice some elasticity, like a gentle trampoline.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
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Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Prickly pear seed oil adds shine, moringa leaf extract helps prevent breakage, and cactus flower extract adds bounce and elasticity—making this non-aerosol, talc-free powder formula a strong pick for oily hair that also needs body and texture.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Apr. 2026
True to its name, it’s loaded with peptides to help balance excess oil, boost elasticity, and bring back that glow.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
The rotating molecules in plastic ice VII give the ice some elasticity, like a gentle trampoline.
—Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for elasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
Noun
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Designed to move beyond the limitations of rigid industrial grippers, the robotic hand can adapt to delicate and irregular objects with greater precision and flexibility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Starting with one or two from the list gives you flexibility without overwhelming your routine.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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But beneath the headline resilience, economists say, an even sharper divide is emerging.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Set in South Dakota’s Black Hills, the massive sculpture of Oglala Lakota leader Crazy Horse honors Native American pride and resilience, and stands more than five times larger than its famous neighbor.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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