as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber bands are favored for their elasticity.
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Much of that sense of elasticity comes down to Hardy’s passion for the character and hands-on approach to the series’ direction.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
The fabrics look rigid but have 80-100 percent elasticity and superior recovery performance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional hair masks that sit outside each strand, this one works inside the cortex to restore strength and elasticity.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Much of that sense of elasticity comes down to Hardy’s passion for the character and hands-on approach to the series’ direction.
—Richard Newby, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Oct. 2024
The fabrics look rigid but have 80-100 percent elasticity and superior recovery performance.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Oct. 2024
Unlike traditional hair masks that sit outside each strand, this one works inside the cortex to restore strength and elasticity.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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