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
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.
—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
Fast-forward to 2026, and Poliderakis has sold his interest in the product, which has become a 100% Merino wool balaclava known as the Stratus … and the SureFit model works with glasses, thanks to a moldable nose bridge!
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
With a true 101-millimeter last, the GT delivers a snug, heat-moldable fit that opens for comfort, while the extended toebox keeps toes warm all day without feeling loose.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025
Growing pots of money now resemble liquid sand, moldable into whatever shape will fit the money hole in front of it.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The sensory bins include sensory sand, a kind of sand that is soft, moldable, and holds its shape.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Fast-forward to 2026, and Poliderakis has sold his interest in the product, which has become a 100% Merino wool balaclava known as the Stratus … and the SureFit model works with glasses, thanks to a moldable nose bridge!
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
With a true 101-millimeter last, the GT delivers a snug, heat-moldable fit that opens for comfort, while the extended toebox keeps toes warm all day without feeling loose.
—Jenny Wiegand, Outside, 19 Nov. 2025
Growing pots of money now resemble liquid sand, moldable into whatever shape will fit the money hole in front of it.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The sensory bins include sensory sand, a kind of sand that is soft, moldable, and holds its shape.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moldable
Adjective
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The air is piped to these outlets using flexible, clear plastic hoses.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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To water orchids, Chadwick recommends lifting out the plastic pot that is often housed within a decorative planter.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Think evolution, not reinvention for a modern matte finish that feels more dimensional, skin-like, and adaptable to different coverage preferences.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to Mačiulis, the key lessons from Greenland will centre on designing systems adaptable to different climates and robust enough to operate across a wide range of conditions — knowledge that will directly inform the next generation of optical ground stations.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Moldable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moldable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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