as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
after being dipped in liquid nitrogen, the rubber ball's normally resilient surface is as brittle as ceramic
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Recent Examples of resilient
What To Know The U.S. labor market remained resilient in February 2025, with nonfarm payroll employment rising slightly to 159.2 million from 159.1 million in January.
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Environmental groups say logging doesn't address these issues, in part because natural, mature forests are more resilient to wildfire than timber plantations would be.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Do not fear: Daffodils are quite resilient and will likely flower the next spring.
—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Advocates for more resilient grids have pointed to that storm as a vision of things to come if infrastructure is not better prepared.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
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William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Environmental groups say logging doesn't address these issues, in part because natural, mature forests are more resilient to wildfire than timber plantations would be.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Do not fear: Daffodils are quite resilient and will likely flower the next spring.
—Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Advocates for more resilient grids have pointed to that storm as a vision of things to come if infrastructure is not better prepared.
—Zack Budryk, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilient
Adjective
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Changes in economic conditions, market volatility, or new tax laws demand that individuals and business owners remain flexible and proactive.—
Aleksandar Jakovljevic,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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But remember to keep your calendar flexible and don’t be afraid to pivot.—
Sean McNally,
Outdoor Life,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Take Breaks Throughout The Day Taking a pause every 50 minutes to relax, stretch, meditate or engage in something enjoyable has been a game-changer for me.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests aiming for 150 minutes a week, but even taking a 10-minute break from work to go on a walk, stretch, or do a quick HIIT workout can make a huge difference.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There was also a second cleaner, who swept away the plastic bottles, wrappers, empty juice containers, plates of food, and other garbage that the passengers tossed on the floor.—
Amitava Kumar,
The New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2025
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Beyond this study, previous research has found miniscule plastic particles in every single type of human tissue tested, with other papers linking these microplastics to everything from brain inflammation to low male fertility.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Resilient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilient. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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