nonelastic

Definition of nonelasticnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonelastic
Adjective
  • The Dallas teen’s dream was put on hold when was diagnosed with rheumatic heart disease.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Nov. 2025
  • The water is said to offer relief to skin, cardiovascular and rheumatic complaints.
    Barry Neild, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The dense fumes from nearby industrial facilities often float into the purview of cinematographer Tyson Perkins, a reminder of the harsh, isolated backdrop where the narrative unfurls.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The sleeveless sheath featured a deep V-neckline and strong, slightly extended shoulders, with sequins running in dense rows throughout.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Yet these shady financing deals can leave survivors owing substantial fees and interest, sometimes consuming a significant portion of any eventual award.
    Jaime Huff, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Throughout the show – which launched with a DJ set by longtime Carey friend and producer Jermaine Dupri – Carey’s admirers dug into her substantial catalog with gusto.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • In front of me, as various motors rev up to speed, the robot shuffles in place, looking like an arthritic boxer readying for a fight.
    James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
  • There was no chair on the front porch, no arthritic old setter, and no Parker Invincible, either.
    Joel M. Vance, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Successfully raised ad prices without notable advertiser turnover, indicating inelastic demand.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • In an economy, women and people of color have historically acted as that hedge, providing the inelastic demand for care, food, and community services that keeps an economy moving when financial markets seize up.
    Katica Roy, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Running from January 27 to 30, this season’s three-day schedule was more compact than usual, as organizers gear up for a major anniversary season in August.
    Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Hi-Res Playback The compact WiiM Sound Lite has a peak power of 100W, which is loud enough to fill the average-sized room with plenty of sound.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Traditional robotics has addressed this by separating locomotion and manipulation into distinct controllers linked by state machines, resulting in slow, brittle, and unnatural behavior.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
  • It's typically dried rather than eaten raw, with a brittle shell and stringy pulp that's traditionally cracked open and steeped to make a mildly sweet, herbal tea.
    Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Nonelastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonelastic. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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