as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
mozzarella is a rubbery cheese known to every pizza lover
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Recent Examples of rubbery
Kylie Jenner’s nipple-exposing Schiaparelli was half-nude, rubbery bodysuit, half giant ballgown.
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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
Bad cotija is hopelessly bland, rubbery and ridiculously salty.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These have a rubbery exterior with a sheen of oil, and a bland custard inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
Bad cotija is hopelessly bland, rubbery and ridiculously salty.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
These have a rubbery exterior with a sheen of oil, and a bland custard inside.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
These rubbery, firm nodules are called keloids, which are poorly understood skin growths that result from wound healing that goes awry and expands beyond the borders of the original wound.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rubbery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rubbery
Adjective
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Surrounding this zipper mechanism is a stretch fabric that adapts to the unique contours of your foot.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Her final piece is a neon legging and bra set made from stretch mesh.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The dog couldn’t go in her room so soon after her transplant, so Aspen dabbed colors on a small canvas and handed it to Scott, who put it in a plastic bag and smeared peanut butter on top.—
Laura Ungar,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Use pruning shears to cut the stems at ground level and place the cuttings in a plastic bag for disposal.—
Caroline Biggs,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Between 48 percent off platform sandals that feel just as cushioned as sneakers, to 60 percent off flexible, low-profile sneakers that’ll never challenge an overpacked suitcase, any of the shoes below will carry you through your summer outings in style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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My cargo capri pants have a flexible waistband for easy sitting in cramped plane seats, while my breezy jumpsuit is a one-and-done casual outfit.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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This stretchy one-piece is a simple grab-and-go outfit that works just as well for running errands as for a night out with the girls when styled with jewelry and accessories.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Another common issue is sliding off the sleeping pad, and this was solved by adding stretchy hoops to the bags to hold the inflatable mattress underneath.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Unlike traditional denim that fits one minute and not the next, these jeans have a stretchy elastic waistband with an adjustable drawstring that can easily be loosened after a big meal or tightened to ensure a secure fit.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
23 May 2026
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The elastic waist keeps it ultracomfy.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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That shift matters because the Q1 results already showed that the core business remains resilient, even in the face of elevated fuel costs.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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But, for the most part, the year-to-date data paints a picture of a resilient economy.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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“Rubbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubbery. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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