Definition of malleabilitynext
as in plasticity
the quality or state of being easily molded the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry

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Recent Examples of malleability But Maye’s malleability and growth isn’t the only story here. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 27 Nov. 2025 The entire performance is a shining spotlight on the record, which toys with the malleability of their sound and embraces unconventional approaches to an already robust sound. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025 But the narrative structure—a road trip—created forward motion by default, with a clear beginning and end, while allowing for malleability and emotional play. Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025 But did software system updates, maintenance and malleability evolve on the same more granular path? Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for malleability
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Noun
  • The study adds to the literature showing that alcohol has detrimental effects on synaptic transmission, synaptic function, synaptic plasticity, and overall behavior by altering neurotransmitter release, receptor signaling, and gene expression in the brain.
    Christopher Gardner, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Beige fat and metabolic plasticity Adding further complexity to fat’s role in weight loss are beige fat cells.
    Claudio Villanueva, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
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  • Now, that's allowed as a last resort to provide more flexibility and eliminate processing issues.
    Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The waiver was established by the TEA to provide additional flexibility to go out of state to find qualified leaders to right the ships of struggling districts.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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