resiliency
noun
re·sil·ien·cy
ri-ˈzil-yən(t)-sē 
plural resiliencies
1
: the ability of something to return to its original size and shape after being compressed or deformed : resilience sense 1
Most of these rollers have to be replaced every few years when the rubber loses its resiliency.—
Steve Rosenthal
Steve RosenthalUpholstery consisted of lightweight leather cushions; frequently there were springs beneath the cushions for added resiliency.—Daniel M. Mendelowitz
Daniel M. Mendelowitz2
: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change : resilience sense 2
… the resiliency of nature and humans in the wake of fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other destructive forces.—Richard K. Snow et al.
Richard K. Snow et al.The Brewers have shown a resiliency through the season's ups and downs …—Associated Press
Associated PressThe project's goal is to develop … cultivars with certain traits; for example, better climate resiliency and better tolerance for low water and low fertilizer conditions.—Julie Chao
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That home also will have some strong resiliency and sustainability features, handling up to 42 pounds of snow load, seismic C earthquakes and 130 mph winds.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
These photos from around Fort Worth and Tarrrant County captured fear, disbelief and shock — as well as the chaos at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport — but also the faith, resiliency and generosity of North Texans.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
The Valkyries pieced together a season defined by resiliency – one that has now landed them in the history books.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Academy voters love biopics, boxing, and stories of resiliency.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
These photos from around Fort Worth and Tarrrant County captured fear, disbelief and shock — as well as the chaos at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport — but also the faith, resiliency and generosity of North Texans.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Sep. 2025
The Valkyries pieced together a season defined by resiliency – one that has now landed them in the history books.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2025
Academy voters love biopics, boxing, and stories of resiliency.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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