How to Use elasticity in a Sentence

elasticity

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  • But this may not last, and that’s where elasticity comes in.
    — Jason Karaian, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2022
  • The result is a light and chewy texture with a hint of elasticity under the smoky char.
    — Jill Wendholt Silva and Tyler Fox, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Think: loss of volume and elasticity, as well as age spots and cracked skin.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2022
  • So price elasticity, along with the demand curve, is out of whack.
    — Greg Petro, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2021
  • The first is to test your dog's skin elasticity: gently pull at the skin behind your dog's neck.
    — Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 1 May 2024
  • The service launching Monday will test the elasticity of the Fox News brand name.
    — Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2021
  • There is a great deal of VFX on this show, namely Luffy’s elasticity.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The Dewy Serum is a face serum that hydrates, smoothes, and helps retain your skin's elasticity.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Nguyen likened it to a waistband that gets stretched out and loses it elasticity.
    — Eric Branch, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Knead for 10 to 15 minutes to develop strength and elasticity in the dough.
    — Deb Wandell, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Oct. 2021
  • Then hear how the elasticity of phrasing and the expressive slides between notes have the same power to touch you as a great jazz singer.
    — Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 3 Aug. 2021
  • When gently rolled around the orbital bone, the tool helps plump up the skin, improve elasticity, and refresh the under-eye area.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Using a pea-sized amount on your face and neck after your cleanser will help boost your skin’s elasticity.
    — Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2024
  • And despite its elasticity, the fabric doesn't get stretched out, said one customer who wore the leggings for a 10-hour car ride.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2023
  • Your puffiness will be gone, and the firmness and elasticity of your skin will return with this eye cream in your routine.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 2 May 2024
  • The heat from a dryer can impact a wrap's elasticity and shape, so be sure to follow the care instructions.
    — Maya Polton, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Gluten also lends bread dough its stretch and elasticity, leading to loaves that rise high instead of blobs that fall flat.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appétit, 10 Aug. 2023
  • These sets use thicker yarn to increase elasticity and keep the fabric from being opaque—yes, the set will get you through squat day.
    — Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2023
  • Eyes get a dose of hydration too with its Eye Bomb that plumps skin and reduces elasticity.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 July 2022
  • Artistry designed this cream for dry skin to help revive the skin’s soft elasticity and minimize the signs of aging.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
  • And as time goes on, those lines will get a bit thicker (as skin stretches, ages or loses elasticity).
    — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
  • There’s fennel in the giardiniera, the beef is braised instead of roasted and even the rolls are tweaked for elasticity.
    — New York Times, 11 July 2022
  • A touch of elasticity gives it a bit of shock absorption, which relieves some tension between you and your pet in case of pulling.
    — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Sep. 2022
  • This one from Tempt Me is a great choice as it's made with fabric with lots of elasticity to ensure a comfortable fit.
    — Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 15 June 2023
  • The spears and other tools were carved from spruce, larch, and pine, species that grew many kilometers away from the lake and combined hardness with elasticity.
    — Byandrew Curry, science.org, 1 Apr. 2024
  • This type of treatment can improve hair’s elasticity, boost shine and help to reduce frizz.
    — Dori Price, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022
  • Rely on styles with a bit of elasticity, keep said jeans out of the dryer, and pay attention to the back pockets for the most flattering fit.
    — Calin Van Paris, Peoplemag, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The price elasticity of gasoline is close to zero, so a carbon tax will raise a lot of money but won’t cut gasoline use much.
    — WSJ, 10 May 2022
  • Collagen can help support hair growth and can help with skin hydration and elasticity.
    — Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024
  • This will allow the Broncos elasticity to make adjustments.
    — Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 14 Oct. 2024

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