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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Upholstered in a high-pile chenille, the chaise’s oversized shape is slightly overstuffed—with layers of high-resiliency foam and memory foam seat topper—to give that pillow-like effect.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The two leading answers are resiliency and complacency.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The special recognition celebrates the contributions of the organization’s Bigs and highlights the resiliency of its Littles, reinforcing the enduring impact that mentorship can have on a young person, volunteer and community.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Your position urging Broward County to choose resiliency over regret reflected exactly why so many residents felt compelled to speak up.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2026
The two leading answers are resiliency and complacency.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 31 Mar. 2026
The special recognition celebrates the contributions of the organization’s Bigs and highlights the resiliency of its Littles, reinforcing the enduring impact that mentorship can have on a young person, volunteer and community.
—Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 30 Mar. 2026
Your position urging Broward County to choose resiliency over regret reflected exactly why so many residents felt compelled to speak up.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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