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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Here are some general rules for estimating the elasticities of both supply and demand.
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Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Topical Estrogen For those who can safely use them, topical estrogen creams can restore skin moisture and improve elasticity.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite its deep conditioning properties, the face moisturizer is actually on the lightweight side yet provides the necessary oomph to improve skin elasticity.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Drunk Elephant Mello Marula Cream Cleanser An ultra-gentle, low-lather cream cleanser that calms and balances skin with colloidal oatmeal to reduce redness and omega-rich marula seed oil to add elasticity to the skin barrier.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Bill Conerly, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Topical Estrogen For those who can safely use them, topical estrogen creams can restore skin moisture and improve elasticity.
—Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite its deep conditioning properties, the face moisturizer is actually on the lightweight side yet provides the necessary oomph to improve skin elasticity.
—Jessie Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Drunk Elephant Mello Marula Cream Cleanser An ultra-gentle, low-lather cream cleanser that calms and balances skin with colloidal oatmeal to reduce redness and omega-rich marula seed oil to add elasticity to the skin barrier.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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