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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While the third quarter was a step back for quarterly operating earnings due to insurance underwriting losses, Berkshire demonstrates its resiliency.
—Bill Stone, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Think of it as a four-week program for improved skin resiliency.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
There is one quality parents can foster that might help kids surmount any social, emotional, or mental challenge: resiliency.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
Satellite communication can also enhance urban management systems, including traffic control, energy management, and public safety, while ensuring network resiliency.
—Scott Williams, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Bill Stone, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Think of it as a four-week program for improved skin resiliency.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
There is one quality parents can foster that might help kids surmount any social, emotional, or mental challenge: resiliency.
—Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2024
Satellite communication can also enhance urban management systems, including traffic control, energy management, and public safety, while ensuring network resiliency.
—Scott Williams, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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