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
Luckily, the combination of skin barrier and elasticity issues can be addressed with an intentional body care routine.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
For instance, Matrixyl 3000 stimulates collagen and elastin production, to reduce fine lines and improve skin elasticity.
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Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Cetaphil’s face serum uses purified peptides to improve your skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of lines.
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Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Though editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis (a Yorgos Lanthimos regular) cuts the film with brisk concision, there’s also a welcome temporal elasticity here — the sense that life can change in the blink of an eye, but also stall for undefined passages.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
For instance, Matrixyl 3000 stimulates collagen and elastin production, to reduce fine lines and improve skin elasticity.
—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Cetaphil’s face serum uses purified peptides to improve your skin’s elasticity and reduce the appearance of lines.
—
Lauren Taylor,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
Though editor Yorgos Mavropsaridis (a Yorgos Lanthimos regular) cuts the film with brisk concision, there’s also a welcome temporal elasticity here — the sense that life can change in the blink of an eye, but also stall for undefined passages.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for elasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
Noun
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This game was top-class entertainment, showcased both teams’ tactical flexibility, and could have ended with a very different scoreline.
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Dickinson said the project allows residents to enjoy the flexibility of renting while avoiding many of the maintenance responsibilities associated with homeownership.
Noun
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Pressure is building for standard definitions of stress, resilience and recovery speed, along with more clinical partnerships as regulators pay closer attention.
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For investors, that means the old crisis playbook may no longer be enough, and building resilience could require a broader mix of assets rather than betting on a single traditional refuge.
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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