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as in strength
the ability to withstand or adjust to challenges
Her resilience shined in her willingness to accept the failure as a valuable learning experience. We were impressed by his resilience and optimism throughout his battle with cancer.
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as in flexibility
the ability of something to return to its original shape after it has been stretched, pressed, bent, etc.
Rubber is a favorite material for dog toys thanks to its strong resilience. Palm trees have evolved to show strong resilience in the face of tropical storms.
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Recent Examples of resilience
As these genomic and physiological functions are better studied and understood, the drivers behind the strength and resilience of the female body will come into focus.
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Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Despite some warning bells, many investors and analysts remain confident in the sector’s long-term resilience.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 July 2025
The result is a raw and immersive experience—a visceral portrait of love, fear, and resilience in the most extreme conditions.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 July 2025
Navigating this challenging market is a test of resilience.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
Despite some warning bells, many investors and analysts remain confident in the sector’s long-term resilience.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 July 2025
The result is a raw and immersive experience—a visceral portrait of love, fear, and resilience in the most extreme conditions.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 July 2025
Navigating this challenging market is a test of resilience.
—Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for resilience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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So the issue now is time — time needed to build back his arm strength.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
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In America, excellence, grit, and determination is our strength.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The theme is echoed in videos exploring contemporary Australian bark-cloth painting, and the persistence of masquerade traditions across Africa.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Your experience illustrates the importance of persistence and following up.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Home Service Insurance segment experienced a decline in premiums, attributed to strategic actions to improve sales quality and persistency, as well as economic pressures such as inflation.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Hyaluronic acid and squalane form the backbone of this formula, working together to pull in and lock down moisture while improving elasticity and preventing breakage.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
7 July 2025
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One symptom of their elasticity is that no one can agree, exactly, on how to categorize them.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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