as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
after being dipped in liquid nitrogen, the rubber ball's normally resilient surface is as brittle as ceramic
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Recent Examples of resilient
This resilient grass is considered a weed in some parts of the country.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Paraguay scored early, then lost Miguel Almiron to a red card for covering his mouth — a first — but remained resilient enough to bounce back.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Vozinha had made eight saves and his back line proved resilient.
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Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Hersha Parady joined the cast as the warm yet resilient Alice Garvey in season 4, quickly becoming a core member of the Walnut Grove community.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for resilient
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
4 July 2026
Paraguay scored early, then lost Miguel Almiron to a red card for covering his mouth — a first — but remained resilient enough to bounce back.
—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Vozinha had made eight saves and his back line proved resilient.
—
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Hersha Parady joined the cast as the warm yet resilient Alice Garvey in season 4, quickly becoming a core member of the Walnut Grove community.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for resilient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilient
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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Like many of Levi’s best-selling styles, they’re made from 100-percent cotton and have a non-stretch fit.
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The halter dress was crafted with stretch silk with a sleek column silhouette complemented by a halter neckline and an open back.
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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.
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“Resilient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilient. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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