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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Recent Examples of elasticity
The moisturizer is formulated with a unique triple collagen blend that firms the skin, improves elasticity, and helps reduce dark spots and pigmentation, per the brand.
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Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
The Cloud's Balancing Act The cloud's strength lies in its elasticity.
—Gaurav Mehta, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The Avs and Nuggets continue to stretch the elasticity of loyalty, determined to run it back with rosters that fell short this spring.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
The convex & concave mirrors forming the book jacket exaggerate expressions,
making others appear stretched, squished,
& altered, mirroring the elasticity
of the poems themselves.
—Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 June 2025
The Cloud's Balancing Act The cloud's strength lies in its elasticity.
—Gaurav Mehta, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
The Avs and Nuggets continue to stretch the elasticity of loyalty, determined to run it back with rosters that fell short this spring.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
The convex & concave mirrors forming the book jacket exaggerate expressions,
making others appear stretched, squished,
& altered, mirroring the elasticity
of the poems themselves.
—Terrance Hayes, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for elasticity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elasticity
resilience
Noun
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Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Brown’s family shaped his sense of resilience and service very early in his life.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Start building your resilience today, because tomorrow's disruption is already on its way.—
Anuj Tyagi,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Elasticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elasticity. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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