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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
Another idea is to reward states that take steps toward resilience.
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Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Feb. 2025
Ariel's collection captures her courage and resilience, according to the release, and her fragrance features notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral waters.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Between 2021 and 2024, New Zealand’s aid commitments to Kiribati totaled $57 million, with investments in health, education, fisheries, economic development, and climate resilience.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The Grammys kicked off Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in high spirits, drawing attention to first responders and the resilience of the music community.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Patrik Jonsson, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Feb. 2025
Ariel's collection captures her courage and resilience, according to the release, and her fragrance features notes of sea salt breeze, golden citrus and coral waters.
—Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Between 2021 and 2024, New Zealand’s aid commitments to Kiribati totaled $57 million, with investments in health, education, fisheries, economic development, and climate resilience.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
The Grammys kicked off Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in high spirits, drawing attention to first responders and the resilience of the music community.
—Maria Sherman, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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And so our – our whole position from the beginning was trying to put America in a position of peace through strength.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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View Comments This messy mix will slam much of New York state and New England overnight and Sunday while the storm is at its peak strength.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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The increase's magnitude and persistence have shocked many climate experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable rise.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 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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Dan recalled of his daughter’s persistency.—
Eric Sondheimer Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Dec. 2020
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Just as sugar and heat combine to change the texture, taste and color of food, AGEs in the body damage collagen and elastin, two key proteins needed for maintaining your skin’s firmness and elasticity.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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Congested skin can have many causes, including an insufficient skin care routine, hormones, excess sebum production, lifestyle factors, and skin elasticity.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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