re·sis·tant
ri-ˈzi-stənt 
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
wrinkle-resistant clothes
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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Adjective
These plants are resistant to cold temperatures.
He became resistant to the medication.
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Shirl Leigh
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2026
Tabar recommends choosing pest-resistant native species and diversifying your plantings to avoid monocultures that invite outbreaks.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Officials said in a news release last year that primarily Ponderosa pine would be left in the area, which are more resistant to pests.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Abelia Grandiflora This blooming, deer-resistant shrub in the honeysuckle family has glossy green foliage and pale-pink or white flowers.
—Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
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Depositphotos In a new MIT study – in partnership with Purdue, Northwestern, and Duke universities – chemists have discovered that inserting weaker bonds into polystyrene actually makes the material more resistant to damage.
—Shirl Leigh
june 10, New Atlas, 10 June 2026
Tabar recommends choosing pest-resistant native species and diversifying your plantings to avoid monocultures that invite outbreaks.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Officials said in a news release last year that primarily Ponderosa pine would be left in the area, which are more resistant to pests.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Abelia Grandiflora This blooming, deer-resistant shrub in the honeysuckle family has glossy green foliage and pale-pink or white flowers.
—Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026
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“Resistant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resistant. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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resistant
adjective
re·sis·tant
variants
also resistent
: giving, capable of, or exhibiting resistance
—often used in combination
a drug-resistant strain of virus
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