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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
At their screening of the soulful, visually stunning TRAIN DREAMS, star Joel Edgerton receives the Artistic Achievement Award in Acting for his career-defining portrayal of grief and resilience, with director Clint Bentley accepting the Artistic Achievement Award in Directing.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
The inaugural launch includes The A3O Elemental Serum ($150) and Inner Dose Daily Skin Supplement ($50), which both aim to restore skin appearance, support the barrier, and improve resilience.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Findikoglu’s resilience remains intact and so do her goals.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Even centuries later, this resilience was tested again.
—Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2025
The inaugural launch includes The A3O Elemental Serum ($150) and Inner Dose Daily Skin Supplement ($50), which both aim to restore skin appearance, support the barrier, and improve resilience.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
Findikoglu’s resilience remains intact and so do her goals.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Even centuries later, this resilience was tested again.
—Big Think, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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Every individual brings unique needs, preferences and strengths.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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This new gel, however, manages to combine strength, healing, and sensing capabilities in one material, which is a rare feat.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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In a world of constant change, psychological flexibility becomes a core competency.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Their work, led by Yong Lin Kong, highlights a material that combines unusual flexibility with remarkable strength.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Be Relentlessly Persistent My mindset is relentless persistence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The winners will be those who build not just for speed and scale, but for resilience and adaptability.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both require a balance of commitment and flexibility, patience and action, values and adaptability.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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The trio, working in tandem with a blend of 30 essential oils and extracts, comes together to condition hair follicles, relieve dry scalp, smooth split ends, and enhance hair elasticity.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another key ingredient is apple fruit stem extract, which may improve skin metabolism and elasticity.—
Megan McCarty,
StyleCaster,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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