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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
Move naturally, not just at the gym Exercise changes the expression of more than 800 genes in our muscles, which leads to greater cellular repair and metabolic resilience.
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Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Some analysts outside the country emphasize Iran’s military resilience and downplay its economic vulnerability.
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Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
These agencies could pool risks through a single-payer insurance system and reduce those risks through investment in resilience measures.
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Zac Taylor,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
That will strengthen decision-making, improve safety and enhance overall grid resilience.
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Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Lucia Aronica,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Some analysts outside the country emphasize Iran’s military resilience and downplay its economic vulnerability.
—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
These agencies could pool risks through a single-payer insurance system and reduce those risks through investment in resilience measures.
—
Zac Taylor,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
That will strengthen decision-making, improve safety and enhance overall grid resilience.
—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
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The study was small, and follow-up research has not yet confirmed those results with the same strength.
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Draw upon your well of strength.
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But with the Sabres in a salary cap crunch, moving off the final season of his deal gives them more flexibility heading into the offseason.
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Sacramento could get under the first apron and tax moving on from DeRozan, but would lack real flexibility without being able to move on from LaVine or Sabonis, the latter of whom is making over $94 million combined over the next two seasons.
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For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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Brown-Nagin highlights how equality is not just an ideal but a legal pursuit requiring strategy, persistence, and courage.
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Universities must rethink education, focusing on fostering critical thinking, communication, and adaptability—skills AI struggles to replicate.
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That Teng could even accomplish it and have some success speaks to his value and adaptability.
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.
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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.
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Bone Broth Bone broth is rich in collagen, which supports the skin’s firmness and elasticity.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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