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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The repercussions of this decision will serve only to diminish the resiliency of the United States, and the world, to infectious disease threats.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Chung's new novel follows the immense success of her Daughters of Shandong, which explores similar themes of resiliency and political conflict while interrogating longstanding gender roles.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Johnston and Washington said nuclear power would provide the resiliency needed if solar and wind power needs to be backed up.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
McMillan followed that two days later with his best practice, drawing praise from Panthers coach Dave Canales for his resiliency.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Chung's new novel follows the immense success of her Daughters of Shandong, which explores similar themes of resiliency and political conflict while interrogating longstanding gender roles.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Johnston and Washington said nuclear power would provide the resiliency needed if solar and wind power needs to be backed up.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025
McMillan followed that two days later with his best practice, drawing praise from Panthers coach Dave Canales for his resiliency.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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