Definition of malleabilitynext
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 Through lengthy monologues, intense fight sequences, and the relentless malleability of both his body and voice, Brody vividly portrays Yarris from a small child to a middle-aged man. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026 This latest research is evidence of the brain’s malleability, and Pauldurai recommends thinking of the organ like a lump of clay. Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 26 Feb. 2026 So there's a lot more malleability towards what stories should drive the season. Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026 In this sense, both Martens and Tatishvili are particularly grateful for the malleability of their programs, and being able to develop and deliver initiatives at speeds that are not standard for major funders and markets elsewhere. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for malleability
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Noun
  • Emerging research suggests people with treatment-resistant depression may not have enough plasticity in the brain, and these experimental drugs try to change that.
    Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • Both required enormous amounts of selflessness, stamina, plasticity, courage, and improvisation.
    Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
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  • Staff noted property negotiations for easements will feature some flexibility, as certain property owners may choose water tap exchanges in lieu of direct financial compensation.
    Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 July 2026
  • For Toyota, maintaining leadership may require adopting faster decision-making, shorter development cycles and greater organisational flexibility.
    Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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“Malleability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malleability. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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