resiliency
noun
re·sil·ien·cy
ri-ˈzil-yən(t)-sē 
plural resiliencies
1
: the ability of something to return to its original size and shape after being compressed or deformed : resilience sense 1
Most of these rollers have to be replaced every few years when the rubber loses its resiliency.—
Steve Rosenthal
Steve RosenthalUpholstery consisted of lightweight leather cushions; frequently there were springs beneath the cushions for added resiliency.—Daniel M. Mendelowitz
Daniel M. Mendelowitz2
: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change : resilience sense 2
… the resiliency of nature and humans in the wake of fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, and other destructive forces.—Richard K. Snow et al.
Richard K. Snow et al.The Brewers have shown a resiliency through the season's ups and downs …—Associated Press
Associated PressThe project's goal is to develop … cultivars with certain traits; for example, better climate resiliency and better tolerance for low water and low fertilizer conditions.—Julie Chao
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One measure of resiliency is residents’ ability to adapt to ever-evolving methods of payment.
—Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite a calamitous financial outlook, its share price has shown resiliency — soaring to an all-time high of almost $500 last month before falling back to around $422 this morning after the Q4 reveal.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s certainly been more discussion of resiliency in infrastructure.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Across the country, cultural districts have proven consistent foot traffic, supporting resiliency through market ups and downs.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
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Mery Mogollon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Despite a calamitous financial outlook, its share price has shown resiliency — soaring to an all-time high of almost $500 last month before falling back to around $422 this morning after the Q4 reveal.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s certainly been more discussion of resiliency in infrastructure.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Across the country, cultural districts have proven consistent foot traffic, supporting resiliency through market ups and downs.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for resiliency
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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