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as in flexible
able to bend easily without breaking
a dome tent outfitted with supple fiberglass tent poles
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as in stretch
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
shoes made from supple leather
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Recent Examples of supple
The party is essentially a family firm, now fronted by his more politically supple daughter Marine Le Pen.
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Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
This particular ingredient contains a slew of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals essential for plump, supple skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Strong yet supple leather is a great choice for a passport holder, while vegan leather (typically PU) offers an alternative for those who prefer to avoid leather for ethical or economical reasons.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Made from supple faux leather, the black luggage tag is virtually scratch-free and comes with a subtle privacy shield to cover your personal information.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
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Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
This particular ingredient contains a slew of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals essential for plump, supple skin.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Strong yet supple leather is a great choice for a passport holder, while vegan leather (typically PU) offers an alternative for those who prefer to avoid leather for ethical or economical reasons.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 15 Oct. 2024
Made from supple faux leather, the black luggage tag is virtually scratch-free and comes with a subtle privacy shield to cover your personal information.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for supple
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However, most new users can start with the more flexible $1,500 first bet.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The sneakers use Vionic’s signature Vio-Motion technology for a stable, comfortable, and flexible fit that aids in full-body alignment.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, Korkmaz said stretch fabrics are making a strong comeback, reminiscent of the early 2000s, but reimagined with current technology.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2025
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Take Breaks Throughout The Day Taking a pause every 50 minutes to relax, stretch, meditate or engage in something enjoyable has been a game-changer for me.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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With a pliant Congress, Trump is using his office to benefit his family’s business interests, former prosecutors and ethics lawyers say.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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For all the talk and research that has gone into exploiting graphene’s pliant properties for use in wearable and flexible electronics, most of the polymer composites it has been mixed with to date have been on the hard and inflexible side.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
14 Dec. 2016
Adjective
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Each box contains single plastic packets inside with the lot code and best by date stamped on the bottom and on each packet.—
Samantha Gowen,
Orange County Register,
20 Mar. 2025
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The sensor consists of an array of microscopic plastic needles mounted on a flexible base.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2025
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Two ultra-limber actors — Hassiem Muhammad and Ryan Sellers — in garish body makeup (and dance shoes) merge limbs and psyches for an electric demonstration of poetry in motion.—
Peter Marks,
Washington Post,
26 Jan. 2023
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For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health.—
Forrest Brown,
CNN,
21 June 2022
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The instinct is to assume that a disabled animal must be euthanized, but the truth is, animals are incredibly resilient.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Did those societies became more humane or more resilient?—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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When temperatures rise above three hundred and fifty degrees Celsius, rock becomes soft and pliable.—
Brent Crane,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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What to look for in quality eyeshadow brushes Stiffness Some eyeshadow brushes have very little give, while others are soft and pliable.—
BestReviews,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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The pants feature an adjustable elastic waistband that’s even comfortable enough to wear during a lengthy flight, while the stylish wide leg cut appears endlessly flattering on a wide range of body types.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Mar. 2025
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They’re designed with an ultra-stretchy material, a high-waist elastic waistband, and side pockets that have earned seals of approval from Zumba instructors, skateboarders, and aerialists.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Supple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/supple. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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