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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
With a combined vision of transparency, resilience, and sustainability, Kfuri and John hope to redefine how the public views supply chains and encourage more informed, sustainable choices in the process.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
From the inspirational resilience of Shirley, which brought Shirley Chisholm’s political legacy to Netflix, to the bold biblical reimagining of The Book of Clarence, the diversity of storytelling has been as thrilling as ever.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
His win for director is a testament to the resilience of artists in the face of oppression, something the Academy’s Directors Branch could recognize.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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Amid global unrest, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, the cathedral’s resurrection emerged as a symbol of resilience and unity.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
From the inspirational resilience of Shirley, which brought Shirley Chisholm’s political legacy to Netflix, to the bold biblical reimagining of The Book of Clarence, the diversity of storytelling has been as thrilling as ever.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
His win for director is a testament to the resilience of artists in the face of oppression, something the Academy’s Directors Branch could recognize.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
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Amid global unrest, with wars raging in Ukraine and the Middle East, the cathedral’s resurrection emerged as a symbol of resilience and unity.
—Thomas Adamson and John Leicester, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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For example, effectively exfoliating the body of dead skin may require a higher strength of salicylic acid than what’s found in facial products, or even an entirely different ingredient that isn’t recommended for the face.Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
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Risk mitigation is another strength of First Class Automation’s service.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion Transitioning into the data analytics industry requires persistence, curiosity and a commitment to learning.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The real estate sector is highly competitive and requires tough skin, persistence and self-confidence.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 May 2023
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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2020
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This creates a vast market for women with changing needs, including loss of elasticity, dry skin, depression and more due to hormonal fluctuations.Nicole Dunn, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Plus, it’s boosted with copper, a natural body element that helps improve firmness, elasticity, and moisture with every swipe.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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