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 money comes from a 2025 State Fire Capacity grant for projects that would enhance fire resiliency and evacuation function on Los Trancos Road by creating a roadside buffer.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Messerli said report card grades were based on things like road conditions, capacity, funding and expected future needs and resiliency.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Their concerns include balancing development with conservation, storm resiliency, safety and other quality of life issues.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
But Mater Dei showed its resiliency with consecutive power-play strikes from Hook and Ryan for a 10-8 lead.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
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Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025
Messerli said report card grades were based on things like road conditions, capacity, funding and expected future needs and resiliency.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Their concerns include balancing development with conservation, storm resiliency, safety and other quality of life issues.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
But Mater Dei showed its resiliency with consecutive power-play strikes from Hook and Ryan for a 10-8 lead.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Resiliency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiliency. Accessed 30 Dec. 2025.
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