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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
Of course, resilience is what has driven Pinky’s path, as she’s fought and won her company back.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
But beyond the boasting, the Fresh Prince rapped about his resilience and redemption following public and personal woes over the last few years.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 Apr. 2025
But that resilience and spirit are certainly being tested, with the Heat’s last win coming nearly three weeks ago on March 3 in a home victory over the Washington Wizards.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Together, philanthropic and private investments create a sustainable cycle: loans are repaid, markets grow, and millions of families gain access to safe water resulting in improved health, resilience, and financial stability.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Moná Thomas, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
But beyond the boasting, the Fresh Prince rapped about his resilience and redemption following public and personal woes over the last few years.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 Apr. 2025
But that resilience and spirit are certainly being tested, with the Heat’s last win coming nearly three weeks ago on March 3 in a home victory over the Washington Wizards.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
Together, philanthropic and private investments create a sustainable cycle: loans are repaid, markets grow, and millions of families gain access to safe water resulting in improved health, resilience, and financial stability.
—Matt Damon, TIME, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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Auburn has reached its second national semifinal ever, off the strength of unanimous All-American big Johni Broome and the cadre of good shooters in his orbit.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dwyer has the speed to take the top off of defenses, but his hand strength has also been impressive.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Apr. 2025
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Markets expect the uncertainty of tariffs and the persistence of inflation will keep the Fed on the sidelines until at least June, with a likelihood of two or three total rate cuts this year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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Thus, the reason behind an individual tariff affects the magnitude, timing, and likelihood or persistence of its impacts.—
Jim DeLoach,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 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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The President’s sweeping orders confirm the truism that political shifts test the elasticity and resilience of American democracy.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Baer’s thick stretcher paintings were a means of exploring the elasticity of painting as a medium, of finding the extent to which painting could maintain the magic of its virtual effects while simultaneously embracing the realities of physical structure.—
Sarah K. Rich,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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