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
In one study, my team and I found a 13% difference in muscle activity among runners performing on fields of varying stiffness and elasticity.
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
This serum, which uses moisturizer proxylane to increase elasticity and firmness, is worth the splurge.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
With continued use, clinical trials demonstrated improvements in hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Until now, achieving elasticity alongside high electrical output in n-type systems had remained elusive.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
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Michael Hales, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
This serum, which uses moisturizer proxylane to increase elasticity and firmness, is worth the splurge.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
With continued use, clinical trials demonstrated improvements in hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Until now, achieving elasticity alongside high electrical output in n-type systems had remained elusive.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for elasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
Noun
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In addition to testing the munition's capabilities, the mission also validated the aircraft's enduring advantages, including its stealth, range, and payload flexibility, while reinforcing its evolving role in maritime strike.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to Bennice, all of this flexibility helps the cephalopods to thrive in a wide range of habitats, from sandy shores to rocky reefs.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The company believes that combining additive manufacturing with modular solar technologies will enable satellites to be built and deployed faster, offering customers greater resilience in orbit.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ukraine’s resilience proves that authoritarian tactics ultimately fail not just militarily but economically and morally.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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