as in plasticity
the quality or state of being easily molded
the malleability and conductivity of gold makes it well-suited for use in electronic circuitry
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Recent Examples of malleability
The entire performance is a shining spotlight on the record, which toys with the malleability of their sound and embraces unconventional approaches to an already robust sound.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
But the narrative structure—a road trip—created forward motion by default, with a clear beginning and end, while allowing for malleability and emotional play.
—Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
But did software system updates, maintenance and malleability evolve on the same more granular path?
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Neither a great student nor an athlete like his dad, Bobby was defined to some extent by his old-soul precociousness (this is a kid whose sense of humor comes straight out of vaudeville), but even more so by his middle-school malleability.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2025
But the narrative structure—a road trip—created forward motion by default, with a clear beginning and end, while allowing for malleability and emotional play.
—Willing Davidson, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
But did software system updates, maintenance and malleability evolve on the same more granular path?
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Neither a great student nor an athlete like his dad, Bobby was defined to some extent by his old-soul precociousness (this is a kid whose sense of humor comes straight out of vaudeville), but even more so by his middle-school malleability.
—Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for malleability
Noun
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Our scaffolding for work and retirement similarly lacks the plasticity needed to support more dynamic career paths and people’s desire to continue making meaningful contributions into later life.—
Ravi Kumar S,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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Changes in physical traits like these can arise through multiple pathways, including genetic evolution, developmental plasticity, or selection acting on existing variation within a population.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its flagship product, Comfort, removes copays and deductibles on common health services, complementing the flexibility that ICHRAs bring to the market.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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That inconsistency limits part quality and design flexibility.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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