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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
This artform, which features elaborate hand-sewn suits adorned with beads, feathers, and rhinestones, originated as a way for African Americans to honor Native Americans who provided refuge during slavery and to celebrate community resilience.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
While the global box office’s $30 billion haul marks a 7% year-on-year decline (at current exchange rates), the figure comfortably outpaces prior recovery years, signaling resilience amid industry headwinds.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
The trick is to reproduce that resilience by bundling and gluing individual slats.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
The path forward is clear: Businesses that act now are building a foundation for growth, resilience, and innovation in the years to come.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
While the global box office’s $30 billion haul marks a 7% year-on-year decline (at current exchange rates), the figure comfortably outpaces prior recovery years, signaling resilience amid industry headwinds.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
The trick is to reproduce that resilience by bundling and gluing individual slats.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 Jan. 2025
The path forward is clear: Businesses that act now are building a foundation for growth, resilience, and innovation in the years to come.
—Rhett Power, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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Feelings of despair and hopelessness prevail but there is also a vast amount of strength and a want to do something to help.Dana Feldman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Over the past few years, the strength of the U.S. economy and the job market have surprised almost everyone.PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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All this leads to the persistence of small pockets of jihadist sympathizers in the West, whether lone wolves or small clusters, who consume (and produce) ISIS propaganda and at times activate themselves to carry out attacks.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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But the circulation of artworks to places far removed from their origins, and their persistence beyond the time of their creation, demands that they be seen not only as historical documents but as explorations of pictorial possibility.Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Jan. 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
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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.Eric Sondheimer Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2020
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Topical Estrogen For those who can safely use them, topical estrogen creams can restore skin moisture and improve elasticity.Eva Crouse, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2025
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Despite its deep conditioning properties, the face moisturizer is actually on the lightweight side yet provides the necessary oomph to improve skin elasticity.Jessie Quinn, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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