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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
Stowell’s direction ensures that the series is not merely a sports piece but a project that chronicles the resilience, progress, and the unbreakable bond between a team and its city.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
The show literally goes to heaven and back to explore human shortcomings, resilience and the power of love and forgiveness.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
In an era of increasing trade regulations, tariff complexities and global disruptions, the apparel industry must prioritize supply chain resilience and compliance automation.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2025
Not surprising considering their mom’s resilience throughout this journey and commitment to share her story via her partnership with pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 20 Mar. 2025
The show literally goes to heaven and back to explore human shortcomings, resilience and the power of love and forgiveness.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
In an era of increasing trade regulations, tariff complexities and global disruptions, the apparel industry must prioritize supply chain resilience and compliance automation.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 20 Mar. 2025
Not surprising considering their mom’s resilience throughout this journey and commitment to share her story via her partnership with pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly.
—Grace Bastidas, Parents, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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Agam’s absence left a gaping hole in her family, but her siblings carried her strength.—
Efrat Lachter,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Haidt then gave us the helpful analogy of the emotional elephant for System 1 and the rational rider for System 2, illustrating that the enormity and strength of the elephant suggest that when the elephant and rider are in conflict, the elephant always wins.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Markets expect the uncertainty of tariffs and the persistence of inflation will keep the Fed on the sidelines until at least June, with a likelihood of two or three total rate cuts this year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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Thus, the reason behind an individual tariff affects the magnitude, timing, and likelihood or persistence of its impacts.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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As for your skin, protein plays a crucial role in maintaining its elasticity and hydration, Lakhani-Kanji says.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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The waistband was something that I wasn’t really used to in elasticity.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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