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Recent Examples of flexibility
Our work centers on the combination of precious materials and innovative construction techniques that explore flexibility, tension and how each piece moves naturally with the body.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Second, target demonstrable harms while preserving the flexibility necessary for innovation.
—Ion Stoica, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Online coursework would give students interested in the career more flexibility to learn on their own schedule while working at the same time.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
At the least, states should have wide spending flexibility to invest in job search and retention assistance.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
If your current system is aging but still functional, replacing it proactively may give you more negotiating power and scheduling flexibility.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
There’s a great chance the Falcons will be in the market for another quarterback soon, but at least the team is gaining flexibility at the position after its disastrous investment in Kirk Cousins.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 27 May 2026
That flexibility means the platform is not locked to a single hardware partner.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Second, target demonstrable harms while preserving the flexibility necessary for innovation.
—Ion Stoica, Fortune, 27 May 2026
Online coursework would give students interested in the career more flexibility to learn on their own schedule while working at the same time.
—Eric Zamparripa, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
At the least, states should have wide spending flexibility to invest in job search and retention assistance.
—Michael Bernick, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
If your current system is aging but still functional, replacing it proactively may give you more negotiating power and scheduling flexibility.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 27 May 2026
There’s a great chance the Falcons will be in the market for another quarterback soon, but at least the team is gaining flexibility at the position after its disastrous investment in Kirk Cousins.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 27 May 2026
That flexibility means the platform is not locked to a single hardware partner.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flexibility
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Microdosed injectables can help reduce oil production and refine skin texture, while PN injections, such as Rejuran, subtly improve elasticity and density over time.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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More specifically, genres, whether spoken or written, reflect the changeability of their formal characteristics in connection to changes in the situation and the actions relevant to these genres.—
Tham Thi Nguyen,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Dripping glitter, shimmering adhesive crystals, dramatic slashes of eyeliner and smudges of eyeshadow—there was a playful, shifting experimentalism here, to signal the young characters’ changeability and ingenuity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Lacking adaptability, the machines can be completely disoriented by a simple change, like moving a chair, and halted in their progress.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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But in volatile markets, resilience, precision, and adaptability increasingly determine who succeeds.—
Richard McCathron,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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Those who recognize a compositional genius that grew out of constantly shifting dynamics and tempos, jazzy originality and infinite mutability.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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The film addresses themes of injustice, accountability in journalism, the mutability of truth, who gets to frame the narrative, and who gets erased.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Dec. 2025
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Heart rate dropped, systolic blood pressure fell and heart rate variability rose, which are direct, measurable signs of a parasympathetic shift.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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By tracking heart-rate variability and other physiological markers, the study found subjects’ moods significantly improved after looking at yellow flowers.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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But this was a performance of grit and resilience — a statement win that gave everyone hope that even better days were around the corner.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Clear runbooks, ownership and post-incident reviews reduce noise and improve resilience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Most manufacturers that have announced Wildcat Lake laptops are playing coy about pricing and availability—this is somewhat understandable, given ongoing pricing volatility and component supply shortages.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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But punting on difficult chats only creates more stress for employees and more volatility within your company.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Flexibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flexibility. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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