as in plastic
capable of being easily molded or modeled
as the clay dries out, it becomes less and less moldable
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Recent Examples of moldable
After picking the Wolverines over Penn State and Minnesota in June, Emedobi will look to join the list of moldable edge prospects who became NFL Draft picks at Michigan.
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Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Concrete is a durable, moldable material that makes each piece artistic and weather-resistant.
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Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
22 June 2026
The Dolphins have three moldable pieces of clay in Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers.
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Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
Using an Analog Rytm saturator and a few choice plug-ins, Luke Fenton approaches sung snippets like wet clay, endlessly moldable with a little osmosis.
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Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
Teams that trust their O-line coaching will see a moldable body here.
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Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Freeling would be a moldable piece for offensive line coach Joe Gilbert to work with over the next few years.
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Mike Kaye
updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
She’s even been known to use some of its water to transform soil into moldable clay.
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Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
The two are combined to form a moldable substance which can be applied and shaped over the natural nail, extended to sculpt, or applied over a tip.
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Lisa Desantis,
Glamour,
20 Jan. 2026
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
Concrete is a durable, moldable material that makes each piece artistic and weather-resistant.
—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
22 June 2026
The Dolphins have three moldable pieces of clay in Kenneth Grant, Jordan Phillips and Zeek Biggers.
—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
Using an Analog Rytm saturator and a few choice plug-ins, Luke Fenton approaches sung snippets like wet clay, endlessly moldable with a little osmosis.
—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
27 Apr. 2026
Teams that trust their O-line coaching will see a moldable body here.
—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Freeling would be a moldable piece for offensive line coach Joe Gilbert to work with over the next few years.
—
Mike Kaye
updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
She’s even been known to use some of its water to transform soil into moldable clay.
—
Leigh-Ann Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
The two are combined to form a moldable substance which can be applied and shaped over the natural nail, extended to sculpt, or applied over a tip.
—
Lisa Desantis,
Glamour,
20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldable
Adjective
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The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
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Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
Adjective
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Bierly’s delicate voice proves surprisingly adaptable throughout the record.
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Garment innovation is also advancing, with inclusive sizing and adaptable fits gaining more attention across the industry.
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“Moldable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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