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
Luxury, for instance, has seen the US as its most resilient market in a global slowdown.
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Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
After a rapid redesign – and with the city's enthusiastic blessing – it was built as the nation's first fire resilient community, a distinction touted by KB Home Coastal and confirmed by insurance groups.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
The switch to electronic payments is making the world less resilient in the face of increasing numbers of major natural disasters.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
Nearly 40% of employees have cried at work in the past month, according to a new survey from Modern Health--an organization determined to create a healthier, more resilient workforce with personalized high-quality care.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Marc Bain and Joan Kennedy, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
After a rapid redesign – and with the city's enthusiastic blessing – it was built as the nation's first fire resilient community, a distinction touted by KB Home Coastal and confirmed by insurance groups.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
The switch to electronic payments is making the world less resilient in the face of increasing numbers of major natural disasters.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025
Nearly 40% of employees have cried at work in the past month, according to a new survey from Modern Health--an organization determined to create a healthier, more resilient workforce with personalized high-quality care.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilient
Adjective
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These include widespread access to affordable childcare, generous parental leave shared between both parents, and flexible work arrangements.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Be flexible with plans: Be patient and accept that last-minute cancellations may happen due to unpredictable flare-ups.—
Robert Burakoff,
Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, Korkmaz said stretch fabrics are making a strong comeback, reminiscent of the early 2000s, but reimagined with current technology.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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These new projects incorporate traditional grates for removal of solid waste like plastic bottles but also use a multilayer filtration system that mimics the way forests and wetlands naturally purify water.—
Courtney Heath,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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For instance, the near perfect rendition of human faces, animal hairs, object surfaces, often cause AI generated images to look plastic and unnatural.—
Gerui Wang,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Resilient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilient. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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