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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Her dioramas, sculptures and large-scale multimedia installations explore the legacy of American slavery, confront racial injustice and celebrate the strength and resiliency of African American women.
—Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The Lancers, under veteran coach Jae Byun, have shown their resiliency to reach Wednesday’s quarterfinals at Bishop Diego.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District will be burning vegetation in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve through mid-March to improve fire resiliency.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
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—CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
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Leigh-Ann Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
The Lancers, under veteran coach Jae Byun, have shown their resiliency to reach Wednesday’s quarterfinals at Bishop Diego.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District will be burning vegetation in the Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve through mid-March to improve fire resiliency.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
Lee contends that investors are not fully valuing the resiliency of Ares Capital's software-lending business.
—CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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