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
Yet the city and its leaders were resilient, reminding the rest of the world that Orlando is an oasis of inclusion in a state that often revels in division.
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Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
His ability to show up and call the main events at All In just two days after a significant fall is another chapter in the resilient career of the man widely considered to be the greatest wrestling announcer of all time.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Caregiver-friendly cultures retain experienced talent and cultivate a more resilient workforce.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The bag is made from durable pebbled leather with a soft faille lining for a luxurious feel that is resilient enough for daily wear.
—Nora Colomer
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Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2025
His ability to show up and call the main events at All In just two days after a significant fall is another chapter in the resilient career of the man widely considered to be the greatest wrestling announcer of all time.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Caregiver-friendly cultures retain experienced talent and cultivate a more resilient workforce.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The bag is made from durable pebbled leather with a soft faille lining for a luxurious feel that is resilient enough for daily wear.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilient
Adjective
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The upcoming academic year will mark the debut of a new, more flexible ban on cellphone use at schools.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
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Compared to most other garden crops, carrots are relatively flexible about their lighting needs and grow in either full or part sun locations.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Herbert handed off to running back Kimani Vidal on a stretch rush to the left.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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Preventing this plateau requires intentional pursuit of stretch experiences.—
ESMT Berlin,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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See, 'cause unlike real living grass, plastic grass never needs mowing, watering, fertilizing, or spraying for weeds.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
30 July 2025
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Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Jared Gray, 25, in June after investigators discovered his fingerprint on the bottom of a plastic cup inside the vehicle where Vega’s body was found, according to court records.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 July 2025
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“Resilient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilient. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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