resiliency
noun
re·sil·ien·cy
ri-ˈzil-yən(t)-sē 
plural resiliencies
1
: the ability of something to return to its original size and shape after being compressed or deformed : resilience sense 1
Most of these rollers have to be replaced every few years when the rubber loses its resiliency.—
Steve Rosenthal
Steve RosenthalUpholstery consisted of lightweight leather cushions; frequently there were springs beneath the cushions for added resiliency.—Daniel M. Mendelowitz
Daniel M. Mendelowitz2
: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change : resilience sense 2
… the resiliency of nature and humans in the wake of fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other destructive forces.—Richard K. Snow et al.
Richard K. Snow et al.The Brewers have shown a resiliency through the season's ups and downs …—Associated Press
Associated PressThe project's goal is to develop … cultivars with certain traits; for example, better climate resiliency and better tolerance for low water and low fertilizer conditions.—Julie Chao
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The record, which has been rightly hailed as an instant classic by critics and fans alike, is a heartfelt ode to the island, one that pays tribute to its history, rich cultural tradition and the resiliency of its people.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
This financial resiliency is already paying dividends, as residents benefit from higher salaries and more job and education opportunities.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Biden said in a statement that domestic ownership and control of steelmaking capacity is vital to both security and the resiliency of U.S. supply chains.
—Npr Washington Desk, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Even when Higgins made a mistake, fumbling in the fourth quarter as Cincinnati yet again crossed into Denver territory, his resiliency showed as his best moments would still be in front of him.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
This financial resiliency is already paying dividends, as residents benefit from higher salaries and more job and education opportunities.
—Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Biden said in a statement that domestic ownership and control of steelmaking capacity is vital to both security and the resiliency of U.S. supply chains.
—Npr Washington Desk, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Even when Higgins made a mistake, fumbling in the fourth quarter as Cincinnati yet again crossed into Denver territory, his resiliency showed as his best moments would still be in front of him.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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