as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
mozzarella is a rubbery cheese known to every pizza lover
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Recent Examples of rubbery
Wrapped around a rubbery bassline that Peter ran through a guitar amp and played straight into a laptop, the song is confident and brassy, sauntering around as Kellie Eden’s trumpet cascades from above and the band’s co-vocalists provide pop harmonies.
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.
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Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
Kylie Jenner’s nipple-exposing Schiaparelli was half-nude, rubbery bodysuit, half giant ballgown.
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Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
Bad cotija is hopelessly bland, rubbery and ridiculously salty.
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Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
Marcloid may often employ the sonic language of misery and darkness, but her glistening synths, rubbery rhythms, and radioactive colors transform a raging storm into an expression of radiant, high-definition joy.
—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
8 May 2026
Kylie Jenner’s nipple-exposing Schiaparelli was half-nude, rubbery bodysuit, half giant ballgown.
—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2026
Bad cotija is hopelessly bland, rubbery and ridiculously salty.
—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rubbery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
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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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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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The waistband is made with stretchy material that doesn't dig into your skin, even during long walks or workouts.
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Capris and cropped pants are shaping up to be one of summer 2026’s biggest trends, making this stretchy cotton pair an excellent score.
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The smocked elastic waist is comfortable enough for all-day wear, and there are two deep drop-down pockets for storing small essentials.
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The snake-effect leather pumps had a narrow point, a low-cut vamp and an elastic slingback strap.
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The river has pushed away even the most resilient, leaving behind 22 people who live in Kaskaskia, according to the census.
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The nation that leads in secure artificial intelligence, trusted cloud computing, resilient critical infrastructure, quantum technologies and digital innovation will define much of the twenty-first century economy.
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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