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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
Climate resilience will not be built through megaprojects and billion-dollar bonds alone.
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Falling and getting back up breeds resilience and can teach kids to not fall down the same way again.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
But future meetings could see continued division as hawks point to inflation still running above the Fed’s 2% target and other economic data signaling resilience.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Bitcoin's resilience to market turmoil was apparent in April, when President Donald Trump first announced sweeping tariffs and the flagship cryptocurrency outperformed other risk assets.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
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Felicia Jackson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Falling and getting back up breeds resilience and can teach kids to not fall down the same way again.
—Gail Cornwall, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2025
But future meetings could see continued division as hawks point to inflation still running above the Fed’s 2% target and other economic data signaling resilience.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Bitcoin's resilience to market turmoil was apparent in April, when President Donald Trump first announced sweeping tariffs and the flagship cryptocurrency outperformed other risk assets.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resilience
Noun
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The strength of last year’s group was the secondary.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Plus, make sure to use weights that are appropriate for your current level of strength.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
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This gives it flexibility, softness, warmth, and breathability.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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All this has stirred some fresh thinking among Democrats about whether activists must demand that candidates agree with all of their positions, or whether victory demands more flexibility.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The lesson came with time—and with persistence.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Jia acknowledged the pressures on young filmmakers in China but urged persistence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Far from being just about numbers, accounting is a profession where adaptability, insight, and integrity are in high demand—and where those who possess these skills can continue to thrive.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 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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The tannins are well structured yet soft and the wine has great persistency in the finish.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
2 May 2023
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With continued use, clinical trials demonstrated improvements in hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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To further support strength, the formula layers in a complex of 10 hydrolyzed plant proteins, 17 amino acids, and eight peptides, which work together to repair weak areas and boost elasticity while enveloping your hair in an uplifting citrus blend softened by lavender and geranium.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Resilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resilience. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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