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as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
a dome tent outfitted with supple fiberglass tent poles
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
shoes made from supple leather
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Recent Examples of supple
This is so clutch for lipstick lovers, who know that to pull off long-lasting, smooth wear you need a supple canvas.
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Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
But that’s certainly not the case with the leads, especially Corrin, who can look chic, gamine and supple as a birch tree in anything, as proven by their frequent modeling and catwalk gigs for Miu Miu and their ability to make the kookiest of outfits work on the red carpet.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Commerce writer Julia Harrison has been testing the Fritz Hansen Series 7 office chair for the last few months and loves the supple leather upholstery and high-back seat.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
In addition to their individual benefits, these ingredients work together to boost the efficacy of other products in your routine and leave skin soft, supple, and radiant.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
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Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
But that’s certainly not the case with the leads, especially Corrin, who can look chic, gamine and supple as a birch tree in anything, as proven by their frequent modeling and catwalk gigs for Miu Miu and their ability to make the kookiest of outfits work on the red carpet.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Commerce writer Julia Harrison has been testing the Fritz Hansen Series 7 office chair for the last few months and loves the supple leather upholstery and high-back seat.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2025
In addition to their individual benefits, these ingredients work together to boost the efficacy of other products in your routine and leave skin soft, supple, and radiant.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supple
Adjective
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For Rainero, that kind of flexible thinking was part of the original design and the Cartier way.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The set includes two bundles of hibiscus-like flowers, made with flexible branches and crafted with plastic and faux silk that’s built to withstand intense UV rays and outdoor elements.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Two years ago, the Foundation set a stretch goal to raise half of its revenue inside India through CSR; the team reached it in two years.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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This led Liu to wonder if these pliant electronics might keep up with the mutable nature of embryonic brains.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
11 June 2025
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Japan hasn’t been as pliant as Trump seemed to expect.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Fish 10 to 20 feet deep with plastic worms or jig and pigs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Charges previously alleged that the woman had placed the newborn in a plastic bag before throwing it out of the bathroom window onto concrete, the outlet reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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Strong social ties keep the mind engaged and resilient.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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ByJohn Spencer-Taylor AUTHOR POST | Paid Program John Spencer-Taylor (Spence) is the CEO of BrainGu, a company dedicated to building innovative, resilient software solutions that bridge the gap between commercial technology and defense operations.—
John Spencer-Taylor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The resulting pollen is as pliable as Play-Doh, says Shahrudin Ibrahim, a research fellow in Cho’s lab who helped to develop the technique.—
Sandy Ong,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Sep. 2025
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Some might go so far as to suggest that Ufotable’s work approaches the pinnacle of what animation can achieve this decade, tapping into that infinite potential of cinema’s most pliable medium (your mileage will vary).—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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This under-$50 pajama set has a wide leg silhouette, elastic waistband, and a button-up design to maximize comfort and layerability.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Supple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supple. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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