as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
a stretchy hair band
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Recent Examples of stretchy
Grab spring-friendly fashion finds under $30, like this puff-sleeve white dress, these super stretchy wide-leg jeans, and this $8 boat neck T-shirt.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
ThirdLove, meanwhile, brings some of its signature comfort to this lightweight lace bralette, which pairs a soft, stretchy base with a subtle leaf pattern that blends nicely against skin.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
The best of the best includes a drapey, chic pajama set from Eberjey, a brand she’s personally vouched for, some breathable, memory foam slippers for spring mornings, and subtly stretchy jeans—all on sale right now.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Wear them on the plane and straight on to your plans for the day—the soft, stretchy ponte fabric is comfortable enough to wear for hours, and the flirty kick-flare looks fantastic with sneakers, flats, and everything in between.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Now, my youthful experimentations with this stretchy style weren't exactly camera ready, as it was constantly getting tangled in my thick, wavy hair.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
People stood, crouched and leaned against cars, eating shawarma, nihari burgers, kunafa and stretchy ice cream.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The wacky characters and stretchy action of the franchise were capably brought to life in a candy-colored world, and it was renewed for a second season almost immediately.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2026
ThirdLove, meanwhile, brings some of its signature comfort to this lightweight lace bralette, which pairs a soft, stretchy base with a subtle leaf pattern that blends nicely against skin.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
The best of the best includes a drapey, chic pajama set from Eberjey, a brand she’s personally vouched for, some breathable, memory foam slippers for spring mornings, and subtly stretchy jeans—all on sale right now.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Wear them on the plane and straight on to your plans for the day—the soft, stretchy ponte fabric is comfortable enough to wear for hours, and the flirty kick-flare looks fantastic with sneakers, flats, and everything in between.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Now, my youthful experimentations with this stretchy style weren't exactly camera ready, as it was constantly getting tangled in my thick, wavy hair.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
People stood, crouched and leaned against cars, eating shawarma, nihari burgers, kunafa and stretchy ice cream.
—Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The wacky characters and stretchy action of the franchise were capably brought to life in a candy-colored world, and it was renewed for a second season almost immediately.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stretchy
Adjective
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The overall goal is to create a more responsive and flexible defensive shield around the carrier.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, after four years of work, the process yielded a flexible house that now serves both as a hospitality space for Scribe Winery events and a guest retreat for extended family.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If this were the 20th century, most of these rides would be stretch limos.—
Brett Berk,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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Rivian has been teasing the R2 for a while now, dangling the promise of a smaller, cheaper, more attainable version of its beloved R1S in front of adventure-hungry buyers who couldn’t quite stretch to the $77,000-plus sticker of its halo SUV.—
Kevin Sintumuang,
Outside,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Place the weeds in a plastic bag and leave it in the sun to kill seeds before adding the contents to your compost pile.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 42 solid plastic coins, 21 each in red and blue, are kept in a durable case.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hanson crossed Redwood Creek on a fallen log at the northern edge of the high severity burn, an elastic term that generally means an area where most of the trees are dead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Whether due to discoloration, pilling, or elastic stretching, bed sheets start to show their age over time.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable length of Durant, Amen Thompson and Alperen Şengün make for entertaining lineups.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Carrey is known for his versatility and, well, rubbery expressions.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Stretchy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stretchy. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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