as in malleability
the quality or state of being easily molded
we chose that type of clay for its greater plasticity
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Recent Examples of plasticity
In most studies of Hebbian plasticity, neurons can strengthen or weaken their connection if they are activated within milliseconds of each other.
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Practicing and learning new skills enhances and strengthens the connections between brain neurons, a process called synaptic plasticity, according to a 2017 report from The American Society for Cell Biology.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Importantly, research suggests that psilocin also alters the brain’s ability to strengthen or weaken neural connections, referred to as synaptic plasticity.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
And that is called brain plasticity, which involves our brain’s capacity to develop new neural pathways.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Practicing and learning new skills enhances and strengthens the connections between brain neurons, a process called synaptic plasticity, according to a 2017 report from The American Society for Cell Biology.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Importantly, research suggests that psilocin also alters the brain’s ability to strengthen or weaken neural connections, referred to as synaptic plasticity.
—Hollis Karoly, The Conversation, 9 Apr. 2026
And that is called brain plasticity, which involves our brain’s capacity to develop new neural pathways.
—Helen Dennis, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plasticity
Noun
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Even after his death, this malleability lives on in clips of Kirk commenting on current events.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Through lengthy monologues, intense fight sequences, and the relentless malleability of both his body and voice, Brody vividly portrays Yarris from a small child to a middle-aged man.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Designed to move beyond the limitations of rigid industrial grippers, the robotic hand can adapt to delicate and irregular objects with greater precision and flexibility.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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Starting with one or two from the list gives you flexibility without overwhelming your routine.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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“Plasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plasticity. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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