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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But the resiliency in this group is pretty phenomenal.
—Jason Hills, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
This plan is meant to align with a state requirement that local governments maintain climate adaptation and resiliency strategies in their general plans.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
While there are no comprehensive studies comparing the environmental impacts of cultivated versus conventional seafood, alternatives like Wildtype could avoid ocean pollution and overfishing, which have caused losses in biodiversity and destroyed the ocean’s resiliency.
—Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
By contrast, responsible contracts that commit both parties to work together to uphold human rights can foster the cooperation, mutual respect, and trust needed to ensure transparency, resiliency, and compliance.
—Sarah Dadush, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
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Jason Hills, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
This plan is meant to align with a state requirement that local governments maintain climate adaptation and resiliency strategies in their general plans.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
While there are no comprehensive studies comparing the environmental impacts of cultivated versus conventional seafood, alternatives like Wildtype could avoid ocean pollution and overfishing, which have caused losses in biodiversity and destroyed the ocean’s resiliency.
—Jaia Clingham-David, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Apr. 2026
By contrast, responsible contracts that commit both parties to work together to uphold human rights can foster the cooperation, mutual respect, and trust needed to ensure transparency, resiliency, and compliance.
—Sarah Dadush, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2026
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