1
as in waxy
capable of being easily molded or modeled
Silly Putty is famous for being very plastic
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2
as in mock
lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
there's usually a plastic cordiality at these corporate events
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Recent Examples of plastic
Before hitting fashion's famous steps, Doja Cat arrived at the famous Mark Hotel wearing nothing but nude-colored undergarments and a plastic bag.
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Also notice, in the image below, the three screws and sliding tabs that secure the front panel’s plastic frame and an internal drive tray from the bottom.
—PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
Are policy shifts on environmental policy–promoting plastic straws and downplaying climate concerns–likely to undermine the shift to more ocean-friendly products and practices?
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Plastic Reduction Alliance of NWI to host symposium In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Michelle Lee, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Also notice, in the image below, the three screws and sliding tabs that secure the front panel’s plastic frame and an internal drive tray from the bottom.
—PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025
Are policy shifts on environmental policy–promoting plastic straws and downplaying climate concerns–likely to undermine the shift to more ocean-friendly products and practices?
—Alan Ohnsman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Plastic Reduction Alliance of NWI to host symposium In a continued effort to foster environmental sustainability and promote plastic reduction practices within the community, local leaders, educators and environmental advocates will gather to discuss strategies for reducing plastic waste.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plastic
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Clusters of what looked like brown-speckled white mold coated the stem—legless females, surrounded by a white, waxy protective substance.—
ByWarren Cornwall,
science.org,
9 Jan. 2025
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Each type of potato, like the starchy russet or waxy Yukon Gold, brings their own texture and flavor to the dish, and knowing how long to boil them makes all the difference in achieving that dreamy, creamy mash.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 Nov. 2024
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The Athletic's college football reporters conducted a mock draft, which had the Titans taking Miami quarterback Cam Ward.—
Nate Rau,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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There already have been a deluge of mock drafts and prospect rankings.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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For years, Knight has hinted at Snoop’s alleged jealousy of Tupac, believing that the East Coast-West Coast rivalry and personal tensions led to strained relationships within their inner circle.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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State of play: DeSantis and Trump have long had a strained relationship.—
Ivana Saric,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Embracing Adaptive Work Structures Introducing adaptable work frameworks, such as flexi-time arrangements, can empower employees to balance work and personal commitments more effectively.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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With a strong focus on technical education and skill-building, the region has cultivated an adaptable, highly skilled labor force that meets the demands of next-generation manufacturing.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Mar. 2025
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The reports that have gone viral on social media are fake news.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Call scams have been making headlines recently, fueled by the rise in AI threats and urgent but fake banking and technical support calls that push users to install software or transfer money.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Archaeological evidence shows that by 8000 B.C., Neolithic humans began incorporating this malleable metal into their daily lives, later crafting tools that replaced their stone predecessors.—
Ed Macha,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Even so, Trump is malleable and can change his tune on a dime.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Of the six substitutions Slot made in the defeat to PSG, Quansah was the brightest addition to the side, despite coming on at right-back, an unnatural position for him.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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While there are certainly products that can be used across different hair textures, lengths, curl patterns, thicknesses, colors (natural and unnatural), and needs, hair products are often created with specific consumers in mind.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle is also fitted with a lower front valance skid plate, for mechanical protection.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Plastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plastic. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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